How to Use elastic band in a Sentence
elastic band
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The criss-cross straps in the back provide extra support, as does the elastic band at the base.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 12 July 2023
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The faux leather cover is durable and secured with an elastic band.
—Michelle Pugle, Health, 22 Mar. 2023
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Rodríguez scooped up the mannequin's hair into an elastic band and smoothed the bumps with a brush.
—Ben De La Cruz, NPR, 16 June 2024
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With their thick elastic band snug around my head, my goggles didn’t budge an inch.
—Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Mar. 2023
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The high waist and elastic band is stretchy and comfortable, and the two side pockets allow for a place to put your phone.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
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The wider elastic band, then covered in a hair-loving fabric, is the best way to secure your hair.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024
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The wearable weights come with an adjustable elastic band that is large enough to fit most wrist and ankle sizes.
—Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023
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What to Consider The waist swaps out the classic drawstring for an elastic band.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2023
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Or how the elastic band on your sweats suddenly fits on your waist—not below it.
—Women's Health, 25 Apr. 2023
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Ariana-ing a few times a month won't kill you, but try a loose braid or a low pony with an elastic band instead.
—Tomoko Takeda Canel, Seventeen, 1 May 2023
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Male students wear a more compact version, known as a garter, which is held to the upper arm with an elastic band.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2023
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Their high waistline includes a button closure at the front and an elastic band at the back for comfort.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 Feb. 2024
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There’s even a pocket in the back for collecting loose slips of paper—don’t worry, there’s an elastic band that keeps the book closed.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
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The camisole top is designed with adjustable shoulder straps, a V-neck, and a low-cut back, while the shorts include two side slits and an elastic band waistline.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2023
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Made from a soft and stretchy blend of cotton, spandex, and polyester blend, the dress has short sleeves and an elastic band at the midsection to cinch your waist and show off your figure.
—Rebecca Carhart, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
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What to Consider: An elastic band called the WireStrap is required to keep it flat when folded.
—Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
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And the thick Velcro closure keeps everything in place the way a floppy elastic band could never.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 13 Nov. 2023
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That being said, some sheets below that range may fit taller beds if the elastic band is sufficiently thick, but note that sheets will shrink over time.
—Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
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The stacking boxes are held in place by an elastic band that keeps everything securely in place.
—Laura Denby, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
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The Drifting Series doesn't come with fancy lumbar or head support, only the standard cushions that sit against the chair back or attach to the top with an elastic band.
—PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
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An elastic band that slides over a trolley rounds out its exterior features.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2023
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Burley wore maternity shorts with an elastic band to make room for the babies growing inside her.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
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Its full flexible skirt has an elastic band for a tight fit around mattresses up to 14 inches deep and crib mattresses up to 6 inches deep.
—Kelsey Kunik, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
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This bungee-style band from Nike is constructed with a fabric sleeve over top of the rubber elastic band, which protects your skin and body hair from uncomfortable pinching.
—Men's Health, 23 Feb. 2023
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Its deep pockets ensure a secure hold on even thick mattresses, and the 360-degree elastic band offers extra grip, — making light work of taking the cover on and off.
—Maggie Horton, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024
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The high-quality hardcover notebook has a sturdy binding, plus nice-to-haves like numbered pages, a page-marking ribbon, a back pocket, and an elastic band to keep the whole thing closed when not in use.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 11 Jan. 2024
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Her trainer takes a different approach to achieve them, boxing for upper body strength, air-suspending crunches, and squats with an elastic band.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Sep. 2023
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However, the shoes aren’t ideal for intense activities, due to some heel instability and poor fit of the elastic band at the collar.
—Trina Gray, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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With a baggy fit, two thick black lines on the sides, and an elastic band, these were, as a friend pointed out when posting the outfit to Instagram stories, reminiscent of basketball shorts.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2023
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Plus, its elastic band and magnetic clasp keep everything secure.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
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