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Recent Examples of handlebar
All cables are neatly cinched into a single wrap in front of the handlebar and routed neatly through the center tube.
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Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Open the lever to quickly raise and lower the handlebar, or to gain access to a pin release that lets the handlebar twist out of the way.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Saddles with center cutouts or split designs reduce pressure on sensitive areas, and small changes in seat height, tilt or handlebar position can shift weight away from the perineum.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
The bikes measure 4 feet long by 2 feet wide, and have an adjustable seat and handlebar.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
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Erica Zazo, Outside, 27 Mar. 2026
Open the lever to quickly raise and lower the handlebar, or to gain access to a pin release that lets the handlebar twist out of the way.
—Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 28 Feb. 2026
Saddles with center cutouts or split designs reduce pressure on sensitive areas, and small changes in seat height, tilt or handlebar position can shift weight away from the perineum.
—Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
The bikes measure 4 feet long by 2 feet wide, and have an adjustable seat and handlebar.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for handlebar
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This may explain why Suzanna’s mother is a somewhat indistinct presence in the novel (at least compared with fierce Sylvie)—patient, even serene behind bars, more eager to talk about her daughter’s future than about her own future, let alone her troubled past.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In a shocking reversal, Muirhead ended up working with police to get Alexander behind bars.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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James Comey gets indicted again, the Pentagon says how much the Iran war has cost taxpayers, and viral trend is removing door handles.—
Jeremy Mikula,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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The modern Derby’s entire $349 million handle depends on national simulcast distribution, and a ban would have shut down legal Derby betting for millions of Americans.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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As the royal family volunteered during 2023's Big Help Out, Charlotte picked up a bow and arrow to test her aim.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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That might as well have been a shot across the bow, in hindsight, because after watching the Wild bow out in the first round of the playoffs once again, Guerin shocked the world in July 2021 by buying out Parise and Suter.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Leaders need human-in-the-loop checkpoints on the highest-leverage decisions—high-value quotes, customs classifications, contractual commitments—alongside mandatory audit logs and version control across all agent actions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Cloudy, reverberating bass mingles with sonorous, textural guitar loops courtesy of Mark Clifford, while Sarah Peacock’s spellbinding vocals ooze over the mix.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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At this point, the foils can lose grip in the water, much like the feeling of understeer or oversteer when cornering at high speed in a car.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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All three discs are manufactured using DX plastic, which offers a comfortable grip and reliable performance in a variety of weather conditions.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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There are some new add-ons coming for the Mission, including a photo handgrip with a shutter button, and a dive housing that's rated for about 196 feet (60 meters).—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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This finding is consistent with previous research indicating that handgrip strength could be a good indicator of overall strength and performance in daily life.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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In contrast, fashion boots continued to decline despite growth in the high-shaft segment, as soft unit demand across ankle and mid-shaft styles outweighed meaningful average selling price increases.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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Fatty acids in pumpkin seed oil may help moisturize the scalp and hair shaft, promoting healthier hair growth.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
4 May 2026
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“Handlebar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handlebar. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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