weaves

present tense third-person singular of weave
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as in twists
to cause to twine about one another as they have for the past two centuries, crafters continue to weave osiers into the distinctive baskets that are the island's trademark

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as in ducks
to move suddenly aside or to and fro a van weaving through traffic with reckless speed

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Recent Examples of weaves Tintinnabuli was inspired, in part, by Pärt’s interest in much earlier styles of Christian music, including Gregorian chant – the single-voice singing of Roman Catholicism – and Renaissance polyphony, which weaves together multiple melodic lines. Jeffers Engelhardt, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025 On Water Expeditions The Hooghly River weaves through the Indian state of West Bengal from the Ganges, its parent river, to the sea, through a landscape lined with mustard fields and mango orchards. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025 The flagship coaster weaves through a Lego castle and is formed from carriages pulled by the toymaker's trademark green dragon. Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Jacir weaves in more salient archival imagery. Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025 Our team keeps an eye out for summer-weight fabrics like gauzy cotton, airy linens, and waffle weaves that are designed to feel breathable. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025 Moving between the 21st and 14th centuries, In the Hand of Dante weaves together the lives of Nick and Dante. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2025 If moments like that suggest that Bigelow weaves in occasional reprieves from the anxiety, that’s not the case. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025 The new version weaves in African musical traditions, from township styles such as isicathamiya to the Congolese swing of kwassa kwassa. Kate Bartlett, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
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  • The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
    Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • The way a Newfoundland dog carefully ducks his head to avoid getting bumped by a car trunk has captured hearts across the internet.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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  • Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Their approach combines unexpected notes with expert craftsmanship, and their newest launch, QUEENS CARAMEL perfectly embodies this philosophy.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • Ahmed stars as Ash, an anonymous broker who dodges that Orwellian surveillance to help sketchy companies and whistleblowers come to an agreement.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The iRobot Roomba Essential quietly cleans the floors, dodges furniture like it’s lived here forever, and empties itself when it’s done.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2025
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  • This exhibition showcases her visual language that intertwines elements of abstraction with storytelling, creating a playful yet profound commentary on themes of identity, nature and urban life.
    Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Conybeare, a classics scholar, intertwines learned exegesis with examples of Augustine’s human idiosyncrasies, offering illuminating analyses of the philosopher’s seminal texts and ideas—including his theory of original sin—and of the role that his heritage played in his self-conception.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Fill out a questionnaire, upload a photo, and a professional colorist mixes your perfect blend based on your hair goals and history—right down to the developer strength.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Never Enough mixes ethereal pop, Police-infused New Wave, and chainsaw riffs, all of it elevating Turnstile’s melodic sound to greater heights.
    Daniel Kohn, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • Starring Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, a single mother whose genius-level IQ lands her a consulting role with the LAPD, the series blends sharp humor with high-stakes investigations.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Her reliance on mentors helped shape her approach to leadership, which blends accountability, fun, and genuine compassion.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Unfortunately, the enzyme that incorporates carbon dioxide into photosynthesis, called RUBISCO, is remarkably inefficient.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The building also incorporates cutting-edge sustainable technologies, including high-performance glazing to reduce heat absorption, energy-efficient systems throughout, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling systems.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025

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