: a game in which two teams of four players each slide curling stones over a stretch of ice toward a target circle
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In April 2021, Walker’s great-granddaughter, Brandi Faison, came by to give her Nannie a pedicure and was startled by the sight of her feet — hardened, yellow and cracking, with thick, curling toenails three to four times their normal length.
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Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
With her velvety turquoise skin (or, as more prosaic sorts might call it, upholstery), oversize maw (with rounded white teeth positioned between the cushions) and circular eyes with curling lashes, Chairry was an important precursor to Barney, the singing dinosaur who emerged six years later.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Wednesday's events include family ice skating (reserve tickets here) and curling.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
My personal favorite is the curling wand, which gave me the undone waves of my dreams in less than 10 minutes.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Hair Dryer For The Blowout Of Your Dreams
Gift the gift of salon-style hair at home with this Hair Dryer that combines the convenience of a hair dryer with the styling prowess of a curling wand.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
On February 16, Markle once again paired her black skinny jeans with a sleek pair of black riding boots for a wheelchair curling event at the Hillcrest Community Centre in Vancouver.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
But when Luke Shaw's curling shot hit the post, Antony was quick to react and converted the rebound from an angle in the 68th.
—James Robson, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
The 144,000 square-foot facility features: ▪ Two NHL-regulation sized ice rinks (Baptist Health Rink and SeatGeek Rink) including five curling lanes, a 26-foot by 15-foot LED display and color kinetic lighting.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
With her velvety turquoise skin (or, as more prosaic sorts might call it, upholstery), oversize maw (with rounded white teeth positioned between the cushions) and circular eyes with curling lashes, Chairry was an important precursor to Barney, the singing dinosaur who emerged six years later.
—Evan Moffitt, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Wednesday's events include family ice skating (reserve tickets here) and curling.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
My personal favorite is the curling wand, which gave me the undone waves of my dreams in less than 10 minutes.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 29 Feb. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Hair Dryer For The Blowout Of Your Dreams
Gift the gift of salon-style hair at home with this Hair Dryer that combines the convenience of a hair dryer with the styling prowess of a curling wand.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
On February 16, Markle once again paired her black skinny jeans with a sleek pair of black riding boots for a wheelchair curling event at the Hillcrest Community Centre in Vancouver.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2024
But when Luke Shaw's curling shot hit the post, Antony was quick to react and converted the rebound from an angle in the 68th.
—James Robson, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2024
The 144,000 square-foot facility features: ▪ Two NHL-regulation sized ice rinks (Baptist Health Rink and SeatGeek Rink) including five curling lanes, a 26-foot by 15-foot LED display and color kinetic lighting.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2024
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curling
noun
curl·ing
ˈkər-liŋ 
: a game in which two teams of four players slide special stones over ice toward a target circle
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