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midsections

noun

plural of midsection

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the middle region of the human torso did exercises to strengthen the muscles in her midsection

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Recent Examples of midsections Side sleepers will find good pressure relief around their hips and thighs, while stomach and back sleepers will find a sleep surface that’s firm enough to prevent their midsections from sinking and light cradling for comfort, respectively. — Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026

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waists

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Additionally, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga won the WWE Tag Team Championship in a triple-threat match, knocking off Damian Priest and R-Truth as the title-holders and keeping Erik and Ivar from adding more gold around their waists.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Beyond fit, high-rise waists, cropped lengths, and streamlined silhouettes can also create a longer, more balanced look.

— Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 July 2026

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