waist
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"I recall putting my hand on her waist," he told the court.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Researchers also measured body weight, waist circumference, body composition, and fasting levels of several hormones involved in appetite regulation.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
A gun was holstered by the man’s waist, positioned at the front of his body and easily visible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
Their collective body heat raises the cave’s temperature to a sweltering 106°F, and the piles of guano beneath them are deep enough to bury the Statue of Liberty to her waist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The door opens all the way to reveal a short woman with a dirty apron tied around her waist.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Rice recalls the washboard abs of the ’90s; the athletic build of the early 2000s; the quest, in the 2010s, for tiny waists and huge biceps.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Other noteworthy pieces included dresses with spherical birdcage-inspired silhouettes, while other models wore transparent vest tops with their dresses gathered around their waists.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
The former model was visiting her native Australia from her home in the US when she spotted groups of people swivelling wooden hoops around their waists.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
It has numerous pockets to keep things organized and fits waists up to 55 inches.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2025
Among the regulars, who appeared to know very well what century it was, there were others who did not, women in long trailing dresses, cinched waists, and hats balanced on carefully pinned hair.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
