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Recent Examples of hairpin
Guided by a qualified instructor, drivers will make steep descents, climb piles of logs and navigate tight hairpin turns.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Overtaking remains difficult, but possible — watch the run from the hairpin to Turn 13.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The drive can take anywhere between two to four hours to complete due to numerous hairpin turns and one-lane bridges (as well as the unavoidable urge to pull over and snap a photo).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The epic drive on Route 1 from Ragged Point to Carmel, with its steep cliffs, hairpin turns, and magnificent ocean views, is a must-do for any adventurous soul.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Overtaking remains difficult, but possible — watch the run from the hairpin to Turn 13.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The drive can take anywhere between two to four hours to complete due to numerous hairpin turns and one-lane bridges (as well as the unavoidable urge to pull over and snap a photo).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2025
The epic drive on Route 1 from Ragged Point to Carmel, with its steep cliffs, hairpin turns, and magnificent ocean views, is a must-do for any adventurous soul.
—A.k. Whitney, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairpin
Noun
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Even on their romantic outing on the ice rink and slopes, the lovebirds chose to wear complementing cozy 'fits.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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The lower-level entrance did not meet accessibility standards due to the steep slope of the walkway, according to library officials, and water collected at the base of the walkway near the building, at times entering the building.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Cena rammed Cody through the chair in the corner headfirst.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Wilder was taking an ambitious risk, especially by setting his story in the more shadowy corner of show business.—
Scott Huver,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Why brands are abandoning traditional PR The statistics don’t lie: Hybrid approaches create feedback loops between paid and earned media, driving continuous improvement in both areas.—
Ascend Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
24 July 2025
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Outfitted with steel cable loops, a waterproof PVC identification tag, and a bendable, flexible silicone body, these Ovener luggage tags were built for the long haul.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
Noun
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The doglegs and water in play will demand the players pay attention off the tee, but the small greens will reward those players who lead the field in proximity to the hole on approach shots.—
Dennis Esser,
The Athletic,
14 Aug. 2024
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The 396-yard, dogleg right around a marsh was statistically the toughest hole on the course, with a stroke average of 4.43 and only 24 birdies (and 41 double bogeys or worse) in 552 total rounds.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
Noun
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But today, there’s questions about whether Superman’s strong American symbolism will be a turnoff for global audiences, who have recently bristled at tariffs and trade policies enacted by President Trump.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The rigidity of the 75 Hard challenge is a turnoff for some people and has paved the way for a less strict version of the program to emerge.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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What begins as a convenient living arrangement spirals into a dangerous game of desire and deceit.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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As Brooks stands in the doorway, listening to this new fight spiral out of control, there’s a fear in his weary eyes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
Noun
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And two made-to-measure suits with modern twists are being prelaunched at the flagship.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra last year with a big twist: the company was going to use a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor for it.—
Anshel Sag,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With dry hair being a big concern for Black women, taking the hydration of your coils seriously can make or break your hair.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 July 2025
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The coils should not be wet or icing up, as this indicates improper functioning due to low room temperature.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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“Hairpin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpin. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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