heel
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All villains and warriors have an Achilles’ heel, and for female roles in particular, it’s usually sacrificing themselves to protect their family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Since then, there’s been an unsubtle effort from the couple and their communications staff to create the appearance that Usha Vance has been brought to heel.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Step one foot forward, placing the heel down and toes down without shifting weight.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
"It's not a high heel and it's really kind of easy to just slip in and slip out of," she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
He turned on his heel and slammed out the door.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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