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roaches

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plural of roach

as in ducktails

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Recent Examples of roaches Southerners use the term for large roaches like the American cockroach, smoky brown cockroach, and wood roach. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 Outback Steakhouse, 4608 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 421, live roaches and a dead roach was seen on top of raw chicken lid at the battering station. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026 However, these were among six restaurants and one food truck in Broward and Palm Beach counties that made the emergency closure list, with issues ranging from roaches crawling around kitchens to employees not washing their hands (one after rubbing/smashing a dead roach with their fingers). — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026 Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025

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There’s this blow dryer for salon-level hairdos, plus waterproof makeup for pool days.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Their hairdos are almost identical as well, even if Dany’s is more elaborate.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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Additionally, the specter of broadening the sales tax base — to include untaxed services such as haircuts, lawn care and auto repair, for example — remains a favorite among the revenue-seeking set here.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
To maintain the shape of a stacked bob, get regular haircuts, about every four to six weeks.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 July 2026

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As protective hairstyles continue to be reinvented, Keys remains one of the ultimate references.

— Sunnah Rasheed, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Some of the trendiest hairstyles—we’re talking tousled pixies, timeless bobs, and modern shags, to name a few—look especially incredible with gray hair.

— Marci Robin, Allure, 17 July 2026

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