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Spider silk appears not to provoke an immune-system reaction from the body, and it contracts when moist, which could keep stitches snug during the healing process. ( Quelle: AP 1989 )
"That's how snug this competition is getting." ( Quelle: Wall Street Journ... )
But the tenor easily dispatched his high-flying music while looking tall and trim in the snug breeches designed for him by the show's costumer, Giovanna Buzzi. ( Quelle: Wall Street Journ... )
One strapless, green and yellow cotton dress by Mary Jane Marcasiano was too snug and short for anything but mincing steps. ( Quelle: AP 1988 )
"I could have retired at the age of 28 and had a very comfortable life," says Mr. Mallya in his snug Surrey study. "But I had this burning desire to prove myself. ( Quelle: Wall Street Journ... )
The Fed has already made three small moves to snug the credit lines in the last three months, and Ellis said his firm predicts the central bank may have to act again before the end of the year. ( Quelle: AP 1988 )
This, the agency says, includes gloves and safety shoes, eye goggles and relatively snug clothing so loose ends don't catch on branches or the saw. ( Quelle: AP 1989 )
Legs are either bared by super-short hemlines and snug shorts, or wrapped in skin-tight unitards. ( Quelle: AP )
Clinging to the southern flank of the Mount McKinley massif is a snug shelter of glass and wood, a place with an indoor view of one of the world's most astounding outdoor scenes. ( Quelle: AP 1989 )