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Recent Examples of callus
This handy product is made with natural and organic ingredients, including beeswax and shea butter, to provide a soothing moisturizer for not only dry noses and paw pads but also rough elbows and callused areas.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
And for added comfort, these sneakers come with a removable anatomical insole, which helps support the arch and cushion the foot, protecting the metatarsal and heels by reducing pain, callus build-up, and pressure, says Dr. Yau.
—April Benshosan, Health, 5 May 2023
His arms and face were tanned from perpetually toiling in the sun, his fingers callused.
—Selene Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2023
The Malin + Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub is an intensive exfoliator and callus remover that's become another one of Dr. Nazarian's favorite treatments for soft feet.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Mar. 2023
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 May 2023
And for added comfort, these sneakers come with a removable anatomical insole, which helps support the arch and cushion the foot, protecting the metatarsal and heels by reducing pain, callus build-up, and pressure, says Dr. Yau.
—April Benshosan, Health, 5 May 2023
His arms and face were tanned from perpetually toiling in the sun, his fingers callused.
—Selene Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2023
The Malin + Goetz Peppermint Body Scrub is an intensive exfoliator and callus remover that's become another one of Dr. Nazarian's favorite treatments for soft feet.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for callus
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If earwax is stubbornly caked on, adding a tiny bit of hydrogen peroxide (three-percent concentration only) to the toothbrush can help break it up.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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The look, executed with a single line of top lash liner and false lashes caked with black nail polish, has been woven into the fabric of my imagination ever since.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Additional accent stones are encrusted into each side of the band to create a majestic-looking piece that sparkles in the sunlight.Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2023
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The statement jewelry also supported a large coin pendant, which was encrusted in a plate of diamonds and emeralds.Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 June 2023
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Reuters reported one member of the group concreted himself to the street while others stuck themselves to it, using what looked like to be the same method adopted in Thursday's airport disruptions.Peter Aitken, Fox News, 14 July 2023
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These stipulations have helped concrete over huge chunks of America—there are between three and six car parking spaces per car in the US, numbering up to 2 billion in total, according to some estimates.Oliver Milman, WIRED, 7 Jan. 2023
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Despite having solid individual contributors, this team never gelled.Todd Boss, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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There may be a period of adjustment before Smith Rowe gels with his team-mates.Alex Brodie, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
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While freezing temperatures will be experienced in parts of northern Florida on Friday and Saturday, this week's cold snap was not expected to result in snowfall anywhere in the state.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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In February 2021, a winter storm brought days of freezing temperatures that knocked out power and heat to millions of Texans and led to nearly 250 deaths.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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Those bets were solidified earlier this week when the ONS reported that regular wage growth strengthened to 5.2% over the August-October period, up from 4.9% over July-September.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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At the close of a historic tenure in public service, Biden can solidify his climate legacy with a significant step toward a more just and sustainable future—by stopping the expansion of U.S. LNG exports.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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If necessary, place a resealable bag filled with ice over the stain to harden the sap first.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Local utilities such as Austin Energy and CenterPoint Energy are also adding cleanup costs from storms and further costs necessary to harden their local distribution infrastructure to customers’ bills.Ed Hirs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Add the mixture to the sauce and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Callus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callus. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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