The hipbelt wings each flare to about 5 inches wide on either side of the spine, fully wrapping the iliac crests and providing decent load distribution to the hips.
—
Corey Buhay,
Outside,
3 Mar. 2026
Across sparkling water, the rugged spine of Catalina Island graced the horizon.
Daily While Caspara uses a plethora of supplements to help support thicker, healthier hair growth—both personally and with her clients—this one from Hush & Hush is the backbone of her regimen.
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Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
To start the new Mideast war, Donnie acted on his own with no resistance from his sycophants, who have no backbones.
—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
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