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handlebars

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plural of handlebar

as in handgrips

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An orange heel tab is matched with metallic blue loops on the Air Jordan 8’s strap closure, while the model’s signature chenille tongue opts for all-blue with an orange Jumpman.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2026
On top of the incredible markdown, the real, functional belt loops immediately caught my attention.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 Sep. 2026

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On top of being a roomy bag, Pitt’s $5,590 weekender came with plenty of pockets, including two large flap pockets with buckled straps on one side, with double tabs securing the handles above.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
In addition to sagging roofs and mold issues, buyers notice minor maintenance issues, including peeling paint, loose door handles, and dripping faucets, Ryan says.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026

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Head to Palm Beach for bars, shops, and nightlife, or visit the capital for local restaurants, shopping, and historic sites.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Success at the local theater means additional revenue for surrounding local businesses — shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops – that benefit from the foot traffic of the local cinema.

— Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of bars

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It was layered and ruched with bows; printed with graphic sketching; dip-dyed to resemble a Rothko painting; and embroidered all over with crystals.

— Scarlett Conlon, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
The gunner removes his tricorn hat and bows to another artillerist, giving him permission to load the cannon ball.

— Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of bows

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While her father wanted her to get discovered, Dawson was preoccupied with a crush on one of the grips.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
Brighton’s squad was fashioned in his image, and while new head coach Arturo Ruiz impressed during his time at Real Sociedad, getting to grips with a brand new team so close to the season’s beginning screams teething problems.

— Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of grips

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