waist

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When Bill's hologram appeared, life-size and from the waist up, on a screen and speaking directly to the room, the reaction was immediate.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Each time a downpour begins, Scott strips down to the waist, grabs a large glass jug, and runs out to one of three drainpipes to collect enough water to last the week.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The cuffs and waistbands that form a snug seal around a baby’s legs and waist are called the gasketing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"By monitoring waist size and inflammation, clinicians may be able to identify people with higher risk earlier and focus on prevention strategies that could reduce the chance of heart failure before symptoms begin."

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

The eldest pulled the pins from her hair, shaking out the thick, chestnut waves that fell to her waist.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny