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fixing

[fik-sing] / ˈfɪk sɪŋ /


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The night before his first fitting, while fixing up the zipper, Vazquez tore a large hole in the shirt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

But fixing Runway’s problem won’t be that easy.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

Davey leans into his party focusing on local issues – such as fixing the church roof or cleaning up sewage from rivers.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

His wife embraced a DIY renaissance in retirement, engaging in fixing, foraging and creating from scratch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

He had a gift for building gadgets and fixing machines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin