heel
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The most stylish way to wear them this summer is with a kitten heel, according to fashion expert and trend forecaster Angela Baidoo.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The ball hit off the heel of the Phillies shortstop’s glove, and another run scored.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Amid the new abundance of targets, the gasoline refineries remain Russia’s Achilles’ heel, economists say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
A new study has found a way to avoid what has proven to be the Achilles’ heel of momentum strategies — their tendency to occasionally crash and burn.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mrs. Kurowski turned on a heel and thrust open the door, her husband close behind her, but Zbyszek only grinned.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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