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massage

[muh-sahzh, -sahj, mas-ahzh] / məˈsɑʒ, -ˈsɑdʒ, ˈmæs ɑʒ /




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The remedial massage therapist's train was stuck at Horwich Parkway for more than 90 minutes.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

According to one of the 7-year-old friends in “A Sad and Beautiful World,” the process goes like this: “Mom drinks wine, he gives her a nice massage, and that’s how it’s done!”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The highest percentage of failed programs is expected to be undergraduate certificates, especially for cosmetology, massage therapy and film.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Stroll down, barefoot, and it’s a free shiatsu foot massage.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Of course for some Everesters myriad other, less virtuous, motives came into play, as well: minor celebrity, career advancement, ego massage, ordinary bragging rights, filthy lucre.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer

How do I get that lactic acid out of my body - massages or ice baths?

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

About 30% of that total comes from add-on services such as massages and personal training sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Located at Rosedale Center, the spa offers nail services alongside massages, facials and body treatments in a calm, welcoming setting.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

This year, attendees can sign up for free massages, red light therapy sessions, lymphatic drainage boots, and—thanks in part to a partnership with LEGO—partake in a series of analog “adult play” installations.

From Slate May 8, 2026

So I can't help the tears that leak out as Kimberly lays me back in the neck cradle and massages my head under the gentle flow of water.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

The filler is then massaged to give an even look, which the patient continues as home.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Petty crimes dropped, as did homicides, according to official data, though some disputed the data as possibly massaged to benefit authorities.

From Barron's May 10, 2026

My go-tos are peppery arugula, baby spinach, bitter-but-beautiful radicchio, a good massaged kale or thin ribbons of collard greens.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2025

A soft hand takes the place of the towels at my feet and calves while warm oils are simultaneously dripped onto my hair and massaged into my scalp.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 20, 2025

Wise men had massaged eucalyptus balm into her temples, steamed her face with herbal infusions.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Standing around a kitchen island with a small group of other food writers, I pull on a pair of plastic gloves and begin massaging a bright red paste into wedges of cabbage.

From BBC Dec. 13, 2025

The team says turkey meat is so thick it requires massaging to ensure the jerk seasonings are properly integrated.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 24, 2025

It took some massaging of the situation to get Sienna back on board with becoming a Bruin.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 9, 2025

When you’re wringing billions of dollars in profits out of the sickly, you’ve got to put some money into massaging public opinion.

From Slate Mar. 3, 2025

Rupert got up and went back to his desk massaging his scalp with both hands.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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