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midsection

[mid-sek-shuhn] / ˈmɪdˌsɛk ʃən /


NOUN
waist
Synonyms


NOUN
waist
Synonyms


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Scientists have long known that body composition changes with age, but exactly why fat tends to accumulate around the midsection has remained unclear.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 27, 2026

Though he lost California handily to former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, Trump dominated in the state’s midsection.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

But after finally getting the surgery, he said he still felt creeping discomfort in his midsection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 7, 2026

After the Chargers’ 22-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, Bosa was wearing a large bandage around his midsection to hold a bag of ice on his lower back.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2024

The costume practically swallowed him up, and his head looked tiny compared to the horror that took up his midsection.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller




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