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Recent Examples of hairpin
In 2024, the Rallye Monte Carlo went viral as the World Rally Championship posted videos of fans lining hairpin turns, and cars flying past with inches to spare.
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Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
The Marina Loop is a heady mix of tight hairpins, flat-out sweepers, and a back straightaway where Verstappen hits 200 mph; Nico takes us up to 125 mph.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Gi-hun builds a barricade to protect his allies at night, while Geum-ja impresses Yong-sik by having a sharp hairpin to protect herself on a bathroom trip.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The famous road known for its 11 hairpin turns is unlikely to reopen before mid-July 2025.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2025
The Marina Loop is a heady mix of tight hairpins, flat-out sweepers, and a back straightaway where Verstappen hits 200 mph; Nico takes us up to 125 mph.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Gi-hun builds a barricade to protect his allies at night, while Geum-ja impresses Yong-sik by having a sharp hairpin to protect herself on a bathroom trip.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 26 Dec. 2024
The famous road known for its 11 hairpin turns is unlikely to reopen before mid-July 2025.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairpin
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In a video shared on the official Audi FIS World Cup Instagram, Vonn is seen pumping her fists in the air and cheering along with the crowd in celebration after completing her race at the bottom of the slopes in Sun Valley.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Even better: add a few days to your itinerary for visiting a wine region, like Lavaux, which has spectacular terraced slopes overlooking Lake Geneva.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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These 17 new restaurants opened across 12 Sacramento-area cities in March 2025, adding new places to eat in nearly every corner of the region.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The goal — his 41st of the season and record-setting 136th game-winner to break a tie with Jaromir Jagr — caused teammates to spill off the bench and mob Ovechkin in the corner of the rink.—
Stephen Whyno,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2025
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This loop shows how much different than normal temperatures will be through Saturday.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police said a trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Jeep Wrangler around 11:05 p.m. on the inner loop of Interstate 695 at Greenspring Avenue.—
Matt Hubbard,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 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
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Maddox further into a spiral that seems destined to end with bloodshed, whether realized or simply threatened.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Loading your audio article OAKLAND — Long before the FBI raids last summer that sent Mayor Sheng Thao’s career into a nightmarish spiral, an army of staffers appeared hard at work getting her governing plans for Oakland off the ground.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its turban-style silhouette features a subtle front twist and elastic at the back for a secure, comfortable fit, perfect for curly and thick textures, but may wear looser for those with finer hair.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
5 Apr. 2025
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On this week’s episode of SNL, host Jack Black joins Cheetos mascot Chester Cheetah for a commercial selling a twist on a familiar product.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Guava Slip Whipped Soufflé The Guava Slip Whipped Soufflé is infused with holistic botanicals to provide superior frizz control and styling versatility for curls, coils, and wavy hair.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Satin keeps your curls, waves, or coils hydrated, smooth, and intact.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Hairpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpin. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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