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whorls

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plural of whorl

as in spirals

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These include vehicles stopped in curves, vehicles positioned across multiple lanes, and stationary vehicles sitting at unusual angles, such as those encountered near an earlier roadway incident.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
The back seat was somewhat compromised in headroom and legroom (and torso room, thanks to a giant center console), but the car’s curves more than made up for its flaws—at least, from the driver’s seat.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of curves

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Tokamaks rely partly on electric currents flowing through the plasma to help keep it confined, while stellarators use complex arrangements of external magnetic coils to create a three-dimensional magnetic field.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
Fluctuating dew points can make loose waves, tight spirals, or corkscrew coils swell, turning a great curly day into a frizzy disaster.

— Dana Oliver, Parents, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of coils

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Joseph Zada Clad in Gucci menswear, Joseph Zada let his curls shine at the London premiere.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Why vintage curly bobs are coming back now Nostalgic hairstyles are everywhere right now, and retro curls are the obvious counter-move to the minimalist styling that owned the last few seasons.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of curls

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Still, for fans who spent years rooting for the couple, the wedding-that-almost-was remains one of the show’s most frustrating romantic twists.

— Brian Galindo, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2026
Place the sprouts in a large bowl and toss them with the olive oil, a generous pinch of salt and several twists of pepper.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 30 Oct. 2026

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