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toning

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as in trimming

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Recent Examples of toning Regular Pilates is often rehabilitation-focused, while Lagree was designed for muscle tightening and toning without bulking up. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 These easy-to-use toning pads help exfoliate, refine the appearance of pores and reduce excess oil for a smooth, clear complexion. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 Guests and a small community of local members enter a subterranean sanctuary of saunas, steam rooms, rain showers, a hydrotherapy pool, and serene treatment suites offering everything from exosome facials and pelvic-floor toning therapy to detox IV drips. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 The look focuses on maintaining hair integrity with intentional lift and seamless toning for a healthy, glossy finish. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026 These tools deliver low-level electrical currents designed to stimulate facial muscles and improve circulation, producing a mild lifting and toning effect. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Look for tinted products that give a wash of color and smooth out your hair for a salon-like toning result. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026 A bit greasy This toning body cream helps target cellulite on the legs by eliminating bumps and uneven texture. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026 The pigment payoff is intentionally subtle, so think of it as a polish rather than a true toning treatment. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026

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Peeling, trimming, and discarding green portions are the most effective measures to ensure a potato is safe to eat.

— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Tri-County acknowledged issues with tree branches touching power lines and committed additional resources for tree trimming and system inspections, while local businesses reported lost revenue from outages that often last one to two hours.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

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Rowing for a cause Tip of the sailor’s cap to the Round Lake Park Police who have been giving a rowing machine a workout this month to help Special Olympics.

— Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Wigham is with him daily, taking him to workouts and PT appointments.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

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