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Breast and buttock augmentations, tummy tucks and liposuction were the most common major procedures.
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Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
In contrast to Bubka’s sinuous continuous chain, Lavillenie had a more compact, explosive technique, known as tuck and shoot.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
There was lots of instruction on safely rising out of a chair and sitting back down, swinging the arms and using tucks and bends to leverage weight.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
The reigning all-around champion, who beamed throughout her floor routine, including after landing a double tuck, concluded the competition with a 56.465.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
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Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024
In contrast to Bubka’s sinuous continuous chain, Lavillenie had a more compact, explosive technique, known as tuck and shoot.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
There was lots of instruction on safely rising out of a chair and sitting back down, swinging the arms and using tucks and bends to leverage weight.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
The reigning all-around champion, who beamed throughout her floor routine, including after landing a double tuck, concluded the competition with a 56.465.
—Lindsay Kimble, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
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Instead of Birkenstock’s signature buckles, this style features adjustable hook and loop straps that create an even more custom fit.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Building feedback loops and regular evaluations into partnerships enables continuous adaptation.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The host of the 2024 MTV VMAs, 29, came in hot to the UBS Arena in New York on Sept. 11 decked out in a glamorous strapless black gown featuring a black bodysuit and a sheer skirt with dramatic pleats. Check out all of PEOPLE's full MTV VMAs coverage here.Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
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At the event, Zeta-Jones, 55, wore a cerulean blue satin strapless gown that created an illusion of tight pleats across the gown.Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Weaving: Small plaits are braided on the head, to which the hair extensions are sewn. Micro-ring extensions: The hair is attached to a metal ring that is pushed onto your own hair using a needle.Anna Bader, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
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In Jamaica, women also wore their curly fros in simple protective styles: buns with a little gel, or loose plaits—while men confidently sported locs at every length or braids in eccentric styles.Essence, Essence, 8 Sep. 2024
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If that's not enough to meet your hauling needs, a configurable mid-partition can extend its capabilities to accommodate 8x4 ply sheets or full-size surfboards.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024
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The interior is finished in timber and ply, and looks attractive and light-filled.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2024
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These compounds, which look like rings at the molecular level, interact with proteins in your saliva to produce a dry, astringent sensation that makes your mouth pucker.Rosemary Trout, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2024
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Oodles of butter and lemon give the dressing a just-off-the-dock freshness and pucker.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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The elastic waistband flatters all shapes, making long travel days comfortable, but the sweater’s center seam along the front offers a dressier feel.Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Iceland lies along a giant seam in Earth's crust running roughly down the middle of the North and South Atlantic Oceans.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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To make your compost pile run as efficiently as possible, layer 1 part nitrogen-rich citrus peels and other kitchen scraps with 3 parts carbon-rich materials, such as autumn leaves, weed-free straw, and sawdust.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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Gonella’s is home to Italian sub sandwiches ordered by the number of layers of meat — 6, 8, 12, 14 and 18 — and 1, 2 or 3 layers of cheese.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Dec. 2024
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Its hydraulic steering was extremely communicative, responsive, and busy, relaying every crease in the tarmac at all times — to the point of requiring a firm grip and faster than average hands — just the way any driving aficionado desires.Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Sorento’s hood has strong creases on either side and is augmented by an extensive front grille, vertical taillights, and strong side lines that borrow from the larger Kia Telluride SUV.Doug Newcomb, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuck. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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