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to close up with a series of interlacing stitches
luckily, I was able to sew the tear so skillfully that my pants looked as good as new
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Recent Examples of sewing
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
And the waterproof Tagbuddy Personalized Name Labels go on things like backpacks and clothes—without any ironing or sewing.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes.
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David K. Li,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The platform first launched earlier this year with OceanSafe’s naNea biodegradable polyester, a lower impact alternative to the conventional polyester popularly used in sewing thread and elastics.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
And the waterproof Tagbuddy Personalized Name Labels go on things like backpacks and clothes—without any ironing or sewing.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Verb
With the idea of the dress becoming Graham’s second skin, the team took the task very seriously, sewing the entire dress by hand onto the model.
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Irene Kim,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes.
—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sewing
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Members of the Yarnicorns knitting and crochet group worked yarn through hooks and needles.
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Bogost lavishes praise on hobbies (fly-fishing), crafts (knitting), and trades (woodworking) as ways to dwell in sensory experience.
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But more than just making pretty designs, the threads in her needle were stitching a connection to her heritage.
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In those days, the modern practice of stitching the details of each game onto the front of players’ shirts wasn’t common for non-tournament fixtures, so there’s no definitive, obvious proof on the kit itself.
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Outline a proposal, then schedule a brief meeting to align expectations with a manager, because clarity now prevents heavier repairs later.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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The company says the system would be able to perform hemorrhage control, wound repair, chest decompression, shrapnel extraction, and field suturing, stabilizing the patient until evacuation can be carried out.
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The issue was surrounding his leg amputation surgery, a procedure that involves stretching the muscles and suturing them to provide the bone with padding.
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There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
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Chronic bodily states of indigestion, itchy skin, flatulence and slow-healing wounds were common and accommodated.
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This pie's filling is a creamy, chocolatey delight filled with crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and chocolate flourishes.
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Just unfold the dough, spread on the filling, roll them up, and bake.
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In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.
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With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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The downside is that the external spool holder is open to air, with no sealing, humidity control, or active drying.
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“Sewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sewing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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