coil
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On the slithering “Naraka,” a mass of voices come together in a chant while a dense tangle of electronics coil around them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
What you will find are the lovable supporting actors of the meat world: skirt steak, pork riblets, chuck roast, spicy sausage, the occasional coil of chorizo.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
So a prototype magnetic coil is under construction and the plan is to test it next year.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 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
The dragon said nothing and stayed in a neat coil by the fire.
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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