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Recent Examples of tuck
In contrast to Bubka’s sinuous continuous chain, Lavillenie had a more compact, explosive technique, known as tuck and shoot.
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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
One of her signature elements is a triple-twisting double tuck — also known as the Biles II.
—Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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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
One of her signature elements is a triple-twisting double tuck — also known as the Biles II.
—Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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In the end, these two points form a bit of a feedback loop, almost like an endless cycle of change and growth.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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By creating feedback loops, organizations can ensure their systems remain adaptable and effective over time.Tamas Kadar, Forbes, 13 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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This recipe features a creamy layer of cheesecake along with the classic pecan pie filling for the ultimate dessert.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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This layer should wick moisture away from your skin, keeping you dry and warm.David Nikel, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Powder foundations get a bad rap for sitting on top of the skin, settling into fine lines and creases, and looking stale after a long day of wear.Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
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However, the shoes’ light-colored canvas upper looked bulky and showed creases and wrinkles more easily than other materials.Avery Stone, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Tuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tuck. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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