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heel

[heel] / hil /
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His star rose exponentially as a regular heel for the young promotion.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Redden shockingly shared that Ingram is recovering from a partially torn Achilles tendon in addition to heel surgery.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

But by Christmas 2025, Dan was still feeling fatigued and struggling to lift his heel, walk, or feel his calf.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Hudson, discovering Belichick with a reporter, let out an “Oop!” and turned on her heel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

He turned on his heel and slammed out the door.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson


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