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tuck

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as in loop

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The feedback loop in action Keep watching, and the algorithm may keep serving up more of the same.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Richard’s singing and rapping weave between the relentless drums like a shuttle through a loom, accented by cool sax notes and vocal loops from the original, which was co-written by Richard’s father.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026

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In an appearance on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Garner opted for a black, button-front vest styled with wide-leg, pleat-front trousers and a pair of pumps.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
This can be done with one, two, or three folds of fabric in each pleat.

— Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026

Definition of pleat

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While both goddess braids and boho braids are knotless styles with loose human or synthetic curls braided into some or all of the plaits, the amount of loose hair and where it’s placed is usually what’s up for debate.

— Eden Stuart, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Her glossy hair, braided into two plaits, hung down over her shoulders in a style unusual for young girls these days.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of plait

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In all of these cases, however, separating the steel belt plies and bead cores from the rubber treads and sidewalls is a time- and labor-intensive process.

— Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Ovation plies the Caribbean waters in the winter months, but crosses the Atlantic for Mediterranean and European adventures during spring and summer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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Otherwise, the oblong fruit is astringent enough to make your mouth pucker.

— Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026
Grand Prismatic Spring from the air is insane, a pucker of turquoise ringed by yellow and orange in a blast zone edged by dense lodgepole pines.

— Jesse Ashlock, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026

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Footage taken from an overhead drone by NBC affiliate WBBH shows a bare layer of roof across three buildings that are part of the sprawling hotel property.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Removing a particularly dry lens could potentially disturb the epithelium, the outer layer of the cornea, causing significant irritation and potentially affecting vision.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of layer

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The Rangers announced the devastating news on Saturday following a scary injury in which the 30-year-old’s right skate jammed into the post while gliding across his crease in the first period.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
For everyday creases, wrinkle-release spray is an easier alternative.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2026

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