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corrugations

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plural of corrugation

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Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025

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For around 20 minutes, the pilot weaved his cheeky confession in clear loops above the Dee estuary, leaving an unmistakable signature in the sky.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
The project could involve installing the adaptive system software, rewiring the advanced loops, possible upgrades or installation of detection cameras and reprogramming of traffic controllers to collect traffic data, Beach said.

— Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2026

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Simone Biles wore these dirty brown medium plaits that are gold medal-worthy.

— Aleah Wright, InStyle, 8 July 2026
From that glossy start emerges an elaborate, colossal bun composed of braids in varying widths—from pencil-thin plaits woven around the base to chunkier folds making up the lion’s share of the height-enhancing sculpture.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026

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So all these different layers to the word bait correspond to a different layer of show, correspond to each different episode.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
It’s also made with five foam layers that create a balanced feel, starting with a soft, quilted top layer that gives it an instantly cozy finish.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026

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Major League Baseball was the original path Kelce sought to become a pro athlete, gripping seams on the ball instead of running the seam route as a tight end in the NFL.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 May 2026
Press the seams together, flip over so the seam is down, and shape gently into a ball.

— Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026

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