tanning

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Residents and tourists who were out shopping or tanning on the beach of this gleaming business hub of the United Arab Emirates watched with curiosity as missiles were intercepted above them like loud, daytime fireworks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Harmful misinformation claiming sunbeds offer health benefits in winter is being spread by tanning companies on social media, the BBC has found.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

It is commonly used as a preservative, an antibacterial agent, and in leather tanning.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

Emma said she has now switched to using fake tanning products, finding them "safer", "convenient" and longer-lasting than sunbeds.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Hilly was tanning in the sun, I was fanning in the murky shade.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett