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Recent Examples of seams
Verb
Dealers are to inspect and seal the body seams as well as inspect the body control module for corrosion and replace it, if necessary.—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
French seams, which both require more materials and require more construction time than other finishing options; the seam allowance is long enough to allow the raw edge to be folded back and hidden away with tiny, invisible stitches.—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Disney Legend Bob MatheisonDisneyland files permits to begin construction on new parking garage recalled the construction of an Adventureland stage that featured a waterfall, according to the D23 Disney Legends website.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
That depends on whether a taxpayer files electronically or submits a paper return, as well as whether the IRS identifies any problems with a filing.
There are certainly some top-notch barbecue restaurants that made the cut, but the Michelin selection barely scratches the surface of the South’s long, proud barbecue tradition.
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Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
The affidavit said that the victim suffered minor injuries, including a bruise on her left eye and scratches on the right side of her neck.
Overly Elaborate Pleats Heavy, elaborate pleats can make curtains look stiff and overly formal, which is why designers are favoring simpler, more elegant pleat styles.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
How’s life watching all your little attachments work around you in different aspects of your wrestling life?
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Joey Hayden,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
Key features of the self-standing stick vacuum are the tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments like the upholstery tool for streamlined cleaning.
Celebrity nail artist Queenie Nguyen gives these bright copper nails indents and grooves for a unique way to dress them up.
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Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2025
In the spring, Caltrans intends to remove the channelizers and put in what are called rumble strips — in this case, grooves in the roadway — from the School-State Park turnoff to Newport Coast Drive, to gently jar off-course drivers to attention.
The wide-leg silhouette keeps the look current, while belt loops help sell the illusion of real denim.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.
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