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Recent Examples of calves
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
The mannequin pictured on the left with socks up to its calves and a bag covering half of its face acts as a metaphor for the inconsistent and ambivalent nature of capitalism.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
For her monologue, Grande wore a magenta strapless dress complete with a corseted top and an extreme sweetheart neckline, which flared out into a voluminous tulip skirt that tapered off at her calves.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
This is a sock that got my feet, ankles, shins, and calves through multiple days of skiing up to 20 miles without succumbing to fatigue.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
Their tall shaft will keep your calves warm in cool weather.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Give your calves a break and ride the panoramic cable car up to the top of town.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Podiatrists swear by compression socks for improving circulation throughout your calves and feet, which reduces the uncomfortable swelling that can occur from traveling all day.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
Pedal your feet by bending one knee and then the other to further stretch your hamstrings, calves, and feet.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
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On a recent 98-degree afternoon, dead cows and calves were piled up along the roadside.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
The mannequin pictured on the left with socks up to its calves and a bag covering half of its face acts as a metaphor for the inconsistent and ambivalent nature of capitalism.
—Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024
For her monologue, Grande wore a magenta strapless dress complete with a corseted top and an extreme sweetheart neckline, which flared out into a voluminous tulip skirt that tapered off at her calves.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
This is a sock that got my feet, ankles, shins, and calves through multiple days of skiing up to 20 miles without succumbing to fatigue.
—Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
Their tall shaft will keep your calves warm in cool weather.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Give your calves a break and ride the panoramic cable car up to the top of town.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
Podiatrists swear by compression socks for improving circulation throughout your calves and feet, which reduces the uncomfortable swelling that can occur from traveling all day.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2024
Pedal your feet by bending one knee and then the other to further stretch your hamstrings, calves, and feet.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Calves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calves. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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