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coil

[koil] / kɔɪl /




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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

Carroll couldn’t quite believe they managed to keep Vance’s departure from this mortal coil under wraps.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

You have to strain to see him, way up there, high above this mortal coil.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

The snake began to coil itself around her forearm.

From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl




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