coil
Example Sentences
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In the end, Evans didn't let the content on social media sway her, and had a hormonal coil fitted earlier this week.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“They’ll coil up into a striking position and if you give them a wide berth they won’t chase you down the trail.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
You have to strain to see him, way up there, high above this mortal coil.
From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026
This torque travels along the strand, causing sections outside the pore to coil into plectonemes.
From Science Daily • Feb. 9, 2026
Ivan stayed pressed against the door, eyes enormous as he watched Håkon coil on the floor before him.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
Vocabulary lists containing coil
"Icarus and Daedalus"
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"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 5
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Vocabulary from Readings 4, Unit 4
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