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slats

noun

plural of slat

as in straps

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The routine consisted of four two-minute sessions separated by two minutes of seated rest, monitored using heart-rate straps to ensure consistent effort.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The tote straps sling right over your shoulder, which beats juggling a lunch box’s small handle.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

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Music scenes were insular; tapes were copied by hand and passed between friends and family.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
More important sonically, Collins and his collaborators located the original tapes, including 7-inch studio reels recorded at 15 ips and, through Cynthia Lee, the EP master.

— Cary Baker, SPIN, 20 Oct. 2026

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Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

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