heel
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I decided to split the difference with a roomy pair that left a subtle gap behind my heel.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
In a shallow heel turn, Danny poaches one of Rick’s unfinished songs and blows it up into a chart-topper.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Moreover, when we meet him Danny is evidently a decent guy, so why the heel turn?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Sulaman: "That's a clear red card for Kai Havertz, studs right behind the heel and very dangerous play."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“Why’s the toe and heel so hard?” asks Nessa.
From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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