winding

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The debate is winding its way through the courts and is likely to end up in the Supreme Court.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

The Athletic reports that the opening day roster lost a collective 20 feet of height with a cluster winding up at 5 feet 10 or 11 inches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

"We can't show directly that that's happening, but we think it's a reasonable way that they could be winding up in the air. Sewage sludge fertilizers have been shown to release similar compounds."

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

But even as the mayor’s initiative brings more people indoors, a growing number are winding up back on the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

The second time I was canoeing down a flat, winding river that cuts through the woods like a sluggish snake.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen