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whorls

noun

plural of whorl

as in spirals

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CEOs like Amazon's Andy Jassy and Cloudflare's Matthew Prince confirm AI's role in flattening hiring curves and increasing efficiency, often leading to fewer traditional roles and a freeze on entry-level positions.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Favorite fermentation settings, proofing curves, temperature logs and CO2 levels of each session are automatically stored and searchable for future reference with the Doubot app, supporting both Android and iOS devices.

— Shirl Leigh July 16, New Atlas, 17 July 2026

Definition of curves

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According to the press statement, the project is anchored by over 400,000 structural steel piles manufactured by PACO Steel, using 142,000 tons of steel coils from US Steel’s nearby Big River facility.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
When selecting an innerspring mattress, look for pocketed coils, which move independently to improve motion isolation.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

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In recent weeks, Smith has shared heartwrenching glimpses into the family’s battle, including photos of Whimsy’s curls being shaved and her bald head bedazzled with gems.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
Griffin styled her signature bright red hair in natural curls with wavy bangs, framing her glam-free skin.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026

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The vibe here is all classical music and delicate service, with a menu made up of centuries old recipes (some favored by the Khmer royal family) and more modern twists on Khmer gastronomy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Ambitiously reaching past satire toward psychological revelation, the play piles on plot twists but offers thin, inconsistent character work and a retrograde climax, leaving its portrait of American familial dysfunction strangely underpowered.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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