heel
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I decided to split the difference with a roomy pair that left a subtle gap behind my heel.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Moreover, when we meet him Danny is evidently a decent guy, so why the heel turn?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
“Can’t wait to see him trade home runs for heel leads and curveballs for cha-cha-cha,” Hough wrote on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
And therein lies Rangers' Achilles heel this season - the inability to consistently produce over 90 minutes.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
And she turned on her heel and started with more of that fast, tip-tap walking, her shoulders square and tall like she was Queen Victoria all over again.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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