heel
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Following Warsh’s speech at Jackson Hole, Wyo., where the Fed chair said once again that the central bank would bring inflation to heel, Trump appeared willing to give Warsh a pass to hike rates.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
It was like a professional wrestling rivalry in which everyone cheers for either the hero or the heel, only there was no pretense to this one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Since then, there’s been an unsubtle effort from the couple and their communications staff to create the appearance that Usha Vance has been brought to heel.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
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
Laurence’s fingers were inches away from Jeff when his heel found a puddle of soapy water.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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