waist

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When he discovers an otherworldly portal through the wall of his basement office, he enlists his younger employees to help him explore the strange rooms with a rope tied around their waist, à la “Poltergeist.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Researchers also found notable improvements in waist to height ratio and BMI categories among semaglutide users.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

A "rolled-up" towel either side of the newborn's waist "under her arms" while asleep, said Clegg, would make the baby "feel like she's still squished" in the mother's arms.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

And singer Rose, a multiple Grammy nominee this year for "APT," her banger collab with Bruno Mars, wore a chic strapless black dress with a high slit and an outsized bird brooch at her waist.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Bat tried to make sure it wasn’t pressing too tight against the sling as Laurence tied the waist strap.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold