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massage

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




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She said she may have been contaminated at a gym that she had attended to receive a massage, or at a shared home address.

From BBC Jul. 24, 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

Ashley said that a Thai massage, which in Thailand can go for just $10 or $15 an hour at some places, is her favorite postflight ritual.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

After breaking back into the top 200 earlier this month, Swan received a wildcard for Wimbledon - a moment that left her crying on a massage table as she received treatment.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

She’d kneel down, place his feet gently inside, and massage them.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

She’s 25 and unemployed, and it’s unclear at first how she acquired the funds to splurge on an on-site cottage with a pool, 90-minute massages, and various forced-fun adventures.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 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

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

The Woodhouse Spa offers everything from massages to facials and body treatments in a comfortable, low-key space.

From Salon Mar. 31, 2026

Like Ben was Pop, Ray climbs onto the bed and massages his head.

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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

It was clear during the restart of his match that Shelton was not able to produce his usual high-powered serves — even before his left shoulder was massaged by a trainer.

From Seattle Times Jun. 1, 2024

He massaged his forearms to release the soreness from holding on for dear life.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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

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

The republic’s consuls and other officers became Augustus’ lapdogs, but he preserved their venerable offices and titles “with anxious care,” seeming to consult them and massaging their vanity.

From Salon Feb. 17, 2025

I place one hand to the bare skin of my injured knee, massaging the muscles with my chilled fingertips.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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