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Recent Examples of hairpin
Evans took the lead with a slick crossover move in the last hairpin, heading outside Mueller, thus forcing Mueller to defend the high line.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The road to Val d’Anniviers is notoriously challenging, a dizzying staircase of hairpin turns beneath steel nets designed to catch falling rocks like the one that had landed in front of us.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
Kitten heeled pumps, a pearl necklace, and a tassel hairpin give it an elegant, Audrey Hepburn-like finish.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The road to Val d’Anniviers is notoriously challenging, a dizzying staircase of hairpin turns beneath steel nets designed to catch falling rocks like the one that had landed in front of us.
—Ben Ryder Howe, Air Mail, 24 Jan. 2026
Kitten heeled pumps, a pearl necklace, and a tassel hairpin give it an elegant, Audrey Hepburn-like finish.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
That included a bronze octagonal mirror decorated with flowers and birds, a gold hairpin, and a gold comb exhibiting rich detail-work with filigree and granulation.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairpin
Noun
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For ski bums looking to hit the Colorado slopes without slogging through I-70 traffic, there’s no better destination than Winter Park.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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To reach the structure, visitors had to climb a long set of stairs or ride a private tram up the slope.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Just a few weeks before, in January, federal immigration officers stood menacingly on the corner of Maple Avenue and 11th Street.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Lush greenery springs from every corner and a team of chefs are hard at work behind the counter in the sleek open kitchen.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Set up gentle boundaries during family talks to avoid old loops.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This gentle two-mile loop has forest views, scenic overlooks, and the chance to spot beavers or moose near the water.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dogleg gear pattern makes shifting between second and third gear a dream, and on the road, this is mostly where the driving experience focuses.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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As a player who loves the whole experience – from the fairway challenges to the doglegs to the scenery around me – The Links at Crowbush (https://peisfinestgolf.com/) gave me a list-topping round.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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The 54-year-old comedian with a beard full of gray stubble drops back to pass, launching a tight spiral underneath SoFi’s massive technicolor halo scoreboard hovering above a sea of empty stands.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Without a thorough understanding of what is happening in our prisons, the death spiral will be hard to turn around.—
Nora Demleitner,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nijman’s retirement was a surprising twist for the Panthers’ offensive line depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
March 12,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other twists came in the form of California rolls (drizzled with truffle oil) and yellowtail tuna (diced and served in mini taco shells).—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But tighter curls and coils can benefit from this product, too.—
Eden Stuart,
Glamour,
5 Mar. 2026
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Carl felt another coil on his back.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unexpected free agent departures, trade requests and a playoff fold for the ages defined Hiller’s tenure more than a successful regular season in his only full year at the helm.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Elon Musk’s xAI was also brought into the classified fold, while the Pentagon is trying to get Google’s AI allowed into classified settings too.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Hairpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpin. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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