ironing

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They have complicated relationships, but there’s nothing better for ironing things out than creeping together through dark tunnels by flashlight, hoping that nothing jumps out at you, engaging in weightless banter as you go.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The adhesive CreateMe uses is thermoset, which means that ironing or washing machine temperatures aren't enough to melt it and make the clothes fall apart, insists Myers.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“We’re ironing out the last details of what we need to do for her,” said Scott, 57.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

The administration is still ironing out the details, Hassett noted in the interview on Fox Business Network’s Mornings With Maria.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

She’d be getting her cap and gown, and Mom would be taking pictures, and Malcolm would be trying it on while she yelled at him not to wrinkle it after all that ironing.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti