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hairpins

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plural of hairpin

as in slopes

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Noun

Highlights include the verdant jungle at Cap Cana, the lush volcanic slopes above Saint-Pierre in Martinique, and the coral gardens off Kralendijk in Bonaire.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
From shredding the slopes in the winter to floating on the water in the summer, the unofficial capital of the Sierra Nevada sees outdoorsy travelers constantly flocking to its campsites and cabins.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of slopes

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There were a few bumps in the road that played out publicly over the years, but as of earlier this year, the artists are firmly in each other’s corners.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
The iPad mini is a rectangular glass-and-metal slab with rounded corners and flat edges all around.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of corners

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Reflecting this, flight paths show the aircraft made two loops to burn fuel before returning to land at LAS, per FlightAware.

— Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The first includes backing tracks to jam along to, while the other has drum loops for sampling.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of loops

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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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The fabric folds inward, sinks toward the earth and spreads across the grass.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Hodges reprises Orazio’s chiaroscuro — the interplay of light and shade — in the sculptural folds of the drapery to equally foreboding effect.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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On October 24, 2006, Taylor Swift was released—the debut album by a 16-year-old with blonde curls, cowboy boots, and a special talent for turning heartbreak into hits.

— Ilaria Perrotta, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Her hair was styled by John Novotny with a side part and long, cascading soft curls.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of curls

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The hiking area is extremely dangerous and known for steep inclines, loose gravel and falling rocks, according to the Italian Alpine Rescue unit, which told CNN that more than 80 people died in the Dolomites in 2026 so far.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Lemmo With this kind of kit, the Lemmo 3 should be up to the task of tackling steep inclines and all manner of rough terrain.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of inclines

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Below, The Hollywood Reporter breaks down the season’s biggest moments, from surprise cameos and new relationships to romantic twists that threaten to complicate things.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Do some standing spine twists, lymphatic taps, and gentle walking, then return to your seat.

— Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

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