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  • noun Plural form of curve.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of curve.

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Examples

  • Hugging the spectacular Ligurian coast, the route tilted uphill immediately with a 15. 8-kilometer (9. 8-mile) climb followed by a nerve-racking descent full of hairpin curves with cliffs heading down to the sea lurking just over the guardrails.

    Menchov wins Stage 12 time trial to take Giro lead 2009

  • An olive branch with berries curves from the left front behind the bundle of rods to appear again at the top right.

    Winged Liberty (“Mercury”) Dime, 1916-1945 : Coin Guide 2009

  • He was especially strong in curves 11 through 16, the most difficult portion of the track with technical curves, high speeds and the notorious curve 13.

    USA delivers first gold in four-man bobsled since 1948 2010

  • Passing Nalgene bottles of mixed beverages while our driver sailed around the mountain curves made for a sweet finale.

    Haitian hiking Kate Fleurange 2008

  • Passing Nalgene bottles of mixed beverages while our driver sailed around the mountain curves made for a sweet finale.

    Archive 2008-03-01 Kate Fleurange 2008

  • FORM FOLLOWS FEMININE: Niemeyer's affinity for curves is apparent in the Casa de Baile dance hall, in Pampulha.

    A Vision in Concrete 2008

  • FORM FOLLOWS FEMININE: Niemeyer's affinity for curves is apparent in the Casa de Baile dance hall, in Pampulha.

    A Vision in Concrete 2008

  • But about three hours later, unexpected hairpin curves put me on the edge of my seat and hanging on.

    A glass garden Beth 2007

  • But about three hours later, unexpected hairpin curves put me on the edge of my seat and hanging on.

    A glass garden Beth 2007

  • A popular choice, Spanx Higher Power does away with visible panty lines, while also slimming, smoothing, and shaping your curves from the lower thighs to the midriff.

    Stock Up on Stylish Lingerie with In the Mood Intimates, Every Month and Every Day 2007

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