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hourglass

[ouuhr-glas, -glahs, ou-er-] / ˈaʊərˌglæs, -ˌglɑs, ˈaʊ ər- /
NOUN
chronometer
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Josephina Finch from Canterbury said she wanted to have the procedure because she "liked a curvy look" and "having an hourglass figure".

From BBC

"The hourglass is slowly running out, and time is being wasted," he said.

From BBC

But then, an hourglass turns and time winds back.

From Los Angeles Times

“She is like an infinite hourglass, and in time, she will receive all the credit that she deserves for following her muse and selecting such an honest musical path.”

From Los Angeles Times

The hourglass silhouette – the cinched in waist and fuller skirt – felt pointed and intentional.

From BBC