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Recent Examples of leg
Here, follow fashion insider Gabriela Karefa-Johnson’s lead and style The Frankie Shop’s mesh sarong with a simple black tank and a pair of wide-leg jeans.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
With the Giants on the first leg of a three-city road trip, Vitello said there have been talks about giving Adames a day off on Thursday night before the team heads to Sacramento for three games against the Athletics.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Before the incident leading to his leg bleeding, the parents say their son came home from the center with unexplained injuries such as a lip wound caused by his teeth biting the inside of his lip.
—Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Ododos Modal Soft Wide-leg Lounge Pants These are sweatpants in disguise—and yes, that’s a compliment.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 14 May 2026
With the Giants on the first leg of a three-city road trip, Vitello said there have been talks about giving Adames a day off on Thursday night before the team heads to Sacramento for three games against the Athletics.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Before the incident leading to his leg bleeding, the parents say their son came home from the center with unexplained injuries such as a lip wound caused by his teeth biting the inside of his lip.
—Lina Ruiz
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Ododos Modal Soft Wide-leg Lounge Pants These are sweatpants in disguise—and yes, that’s a compliment.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg
Noun
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Even as chicken thigh sales continue to climb, health-conscious Americans remain obsessed with the boneless, skinless chicken breast.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Her piece is a simple lycra zip-up unitard, adorned with tennis ball pockets on either thigh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Rashad knows that even now, at this late stage in hip-hop’s evolution, rappers are expected to guard their reputations carefully.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Daniella Segura Thursday evening's debate marks the fifth time the seven candidates have taken the stage in recent weeks.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Those critics referenced the golden calf idol worshipped by the Israelites before Moses returned from Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments in the Book of Exodus.—
Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As the crew finishes its international victory lap before the media, Glover is preparing to put his head down and get to work training the Artemis generation of moon-faring astronauts.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Widely considered one of America’s most scenic half marathons, the race begins with a lap around scenic Georgetown Lake at 8,500 feet, then heads downhill on a gently rolling course to finish at 7,500 feet on historic Miner Street in the heart of Idaho Springs.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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His father would sit in a chair and clean them with baby oil and a pin to scrape the grime from every last groove.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Singh would clean the grooves with a pin and rub baby oil on the face of the clubs.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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