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indenting

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present participle of indent

as in notching

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Three councilors appeared to agree with that assessment on Monday, voting 3-1 to approve carving QLevr LLC's project out of the moratorium requirements.

— Conor Wight, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Get in the rhythm of carving out a few minutes for a quick sweep as part of your nightly routine to clear the floor of the day’s debris.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

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On Labor Day 2025, Zohran Kwame Mamdani enjoyed Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade, grooving on various floats as an assemblyman representing Astoria, Queens.

— Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026
The band is a Midwest, R&B, Blues and grooving ensemble that has played at other Milwaukee venues, including the Summerfest grounds.

— Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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The body sculpting style was first introduced by Azzedine Alaïa in the 80s but was widely popularized thanks to Frech designer Hervé Léger.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
For a complete refresh post-flight, opt for a sculpting and hydrating Celestial Black Diamond ultimate lift facial with lead esthetician Christine Domenden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

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The religious men took up residence among the locals—people who spent their days tending cows and sheep, churning butter, weeding onions and turnips, scouring the forests for mushrooms, and chiseling sculptures from the local limestone.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Moyes knows this squad well, both its strengths and weaknesses, and has become adept at chiselling out points on his travels.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026

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The story spans 1955 to 1971, tracing the lead-up to R&AW’s formation and its first mission during the 1971 war against Pakistan.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Silver gems tracing the perimeter of each nail add a touch of shine, instantly elevating the otherwise basic look.

— Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

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