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Recent Examples of hairpin
No one who hurls their guts up the previous night would knowingly agree to ride in a 12-passenger van hugging the cliffside of this narrow two-lane road, navigating hairpin turns on switchbacks that drop more than 2,500 feet into Red Rock Country.
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Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Cyclists will be asked to dismount when crossing the bridge, passing under the overhead cover and turning around the hairpin right before the bridge.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
The Incident: As the pack approached the restart into the hairpin, the cars bunched up and slowed down right before Verstappen took off at the front.
—Patrick Iversen, The Athletic, 23 Apr. 2024
Somehow, Stanbury pulled the hairpin on the bomb and was mainly left unscathed.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
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Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Cyclists will be asked to dismount when crossing the bridge, passing under the overhead cover and turning around the hairpin right before the bridge.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Aug. 2024
The Incident: As the pack approached the restart into the hairpin, the cars bunched up and slowed down right before Verstappen took off at the front.
—Patrick Iversen, The Athletic, 23 Apr. 2024
Somehow, Stanbury pulled the hairpin on the bomb and was mainly left unscathed.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairpin
Noun
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Over 500 athletes from 23 nations convened to go for the gold on the court, ice and slopes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Up to 5 feet of snow would be possible for the west slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County-Lassen Park, California, the NWS said.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Spring might be right around the corner, but the winter respiratory viruses—including flu, COVID-19, and RSV—are still going strong, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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Spring is just around the corner, and some of today’s biggest music stars are celebrating the imminent warm weather with seriously hot new releases.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If skiing isn’t your thing, the resort is still a haven for winter activity: ice skate across Brewer’s Pond, located in the heart of the village, go tubing at Tube Town, or fat bike or snowshoe on a variety of trails and loops that skirt the edge of the ski hill.—
Jennifer Malloy,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Conveniently located inside the I-435 loop, this close-in development offers easy access to major highways.—
ReeceNichols Real Estate,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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While most holes are pretty straight on, with a few obstacles to keep you thinking, there are also some wicked doglegs like the Fourth, where risk/reward is a true thing.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2024
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The tournament spans just three rounds, and the challenge hole, No. 14—a sloping dogleg par 5 with a Sunday setup that moves the tee box up 70 yards—became Thitikul’s playground.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
20 Nov. 2024
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Here’s a striking statistic: 59% of Americans say that irresponsible spending is a bigger turnoff than bad breath.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
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If wireless earbuds have always been a turnoff for you, then the Noble FoKus Rex5 will change your opinion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Feeling anxious or unhappy isn’t ideal at any point in the day, but having a negativity spiral while trying to sleep can have unique consequences for health.—
Hannah Singleton,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.—
Tim Botos,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It’s also enmeshed with a BEAMS PLUS twist on classic nautical style, blending craftsmanship with contemporary design.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Denim corsets have also been trending over the past couple of years with celebrities like Taylor Swift, Ashley Park, Anne Hathaway, Shakira, and Bella Hadid putting their individual twists on the look.—
Marissa Muller,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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But per White’s norm, each is so clearly delineated and well-cast that the largesse never gets confusing or overwhelming as the stories intertwine and coil and slither around each other like a nest of snakes.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2025
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The heat pump compressor moves refrigerant through the coils to capture or release heat.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Hairpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpin. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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