heel
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Most of his right heel was gone, and this was the second operation he had undergone.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
I decided to split the difference with a roomy pair that left a subtle gap behind my heel.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
In a shallow heel turn, Danny poaches one of Rick’s unfinished songs and blows it up into a chart-topper.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Japan’s Achilles’ heel in this situation is its dependence on foreign oil and gas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I turn on my heel, and there is Helena, coming over the hill from the backyards instead of the street.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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