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Recent Examples of hairpin
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.
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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
In addition to that, Ramona wore a jeweled headpiece, and Rebel wore a decorative hairpin, both from Pronovias.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
This is very well balanced, as most circuits are filled with exciting and often devilish hairpin bends and sequential turns, rarely breaking out into long straights.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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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
In addition to that, Ramona wore a jeweled headpiece, and Rebel wore a decorative hairpin, both from Pronovias.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
This is very well balanced, as most circuits are filled with exciting and often devilish hairpin bends and sequential turns, rarely breaking out into long straights.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairpin
Noun
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The slope from Jigsaw to the field, located at the base of Will Rogers State Park, was a mile long, and each of the 54 horses had to be led individually.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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And for a pick-me-up before or after the slopes, the Double Blacks cafe on the lower level serves espresso drinks, spiced ciders, fresh croissants, and small bites.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, there was a notable face missing from Mysterio's corner: Dragon Lee.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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There were kids to play with right around the corner.—
Will Bahr,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Glenn landed six more triple jumps, including three in combination, before her only real mistake — a fall on her triple loop late in the program.—
Dave Skretta,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The one-mile loop is located in the East District and features educational signs informing visitors about the area’s history and its flora, an old homestead foundation, and a saguaro grove.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 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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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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Dollar General also has paid millions of dollars of fines for sloppy stores and blocked fire exits that became both workplace safety hazards and potential turnoffs for its shoppers.—
Melissa Repko,
NBC News,
5 Dec. 2024
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Baristas will be more vigilant about topping macchiatos with a caramel crosshatch pattern made up exactly of seven vertical lines and seven horizontal lines, finished with a spiral.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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In this decaying, labyrinthine city, John and Laura meet a pair of weird sisters who claim to have seen their dead child, sending the couple into a spiral of hope, fear, and, finally, unspeakable horror.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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Styled by Jamie Mizrahi, Madison has opted for powder blue tweeds, Chanel suiting, and dreamier color palettes for red carpet gowns by way of Miu Miu and Prada—always, with a youthful twist like a fun shoe or accessory.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
24 Jan. 2025
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Each hour ends with a new cliffhanger, but none are as effective as the premiere twist — and most are more frustrating than tantalizing.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Designed for curls and coils in need of major moisture, Redken All Soft Mega Curls Shampoo is packed with aloe vera and inca inchi oil to deliver intense hydration and lasting softness.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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From creams and oils to mousses and co-washes, these curly hair products are guaranteed to bring new life to your curls and coils.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Hairpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpin. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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