as in sides
the part or half of something that is sheltered from the wind
the lee of the ship on the lee side of the mountain
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Recent Examples of lees
Each year, the previous vintage’s wine is racked off just before harvest, and fresh juice is added immediately—keeping the lees wet and active.
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Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, at Saget La Perrière, fermentation is carried out at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity, and aging on fine lees adds subtle texture and roundness, without masking freshness or minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The warmer climate in California compared to France tends to yield riper fruit flavors, but winemakers often use techniques such as stainless-steel fermentation or lees aging to preserve the wine’s freshness and aromatic intensity.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
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Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, at Saget La Perrière, fermentation is carried out at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic purity, and aging on fine lees adds subtle texture and roundness, without masking freshness or minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
The warmer climate in California compared to France tends to yield riper fruit flavors, but winemakers often use techniques such as stainless-steel fermentation or lees aging to preserve the wine’s freshness and aromatic intensity.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lees
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Bauman used a modern technique to move healthy hair from the back and sides of Fisher’s head to the areas with hair loss in the front, using a newer instrument called follicular unit extraction.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some of Europe’s biggest men’s sides are also starting to invest more in their women’s teams, which could spur new opportunities for investors and advisors alike.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Air tankers and helicopters have been assisting crews to create lines along the flanks of the fire.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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In United’s fluid attacking system, Fernandes’ wide overloads are supercharging their threat down the flanks.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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These are basically like the tops of Caramel deLite cookies.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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In addition to building damage or palm trees that bend from strong wind, the image of car tops peeking through floodwaters has become synonymous with Florida hurricanes.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Junior setter Braeden Fiore will have plenty of good options to choose from in senior outsides Ben Pryor and Declan Garvey, senior right-side hitter Joey Vellenga and senior middle Aiden Schindler.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Keep outsides valve open so water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing a break.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to Simpkins, the attorney for the BOE, the department will immediately implement several changes in response to the results of the audit — including clarifying the process for an appeal and notifying taxpayers of their rights and deadlines in a timely manner.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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That same year, Polis vetoed a broader bill that sought to implement new regulations for social media companies that Polis felt would infringe on First Amendment and privacy rights.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The 52-year-old wore a black triangle bikini top with high-cut bottoms and wrapped a towel around herself.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the flare bottoms add balance to outfits with heavier tops like structured blazers or billowy blouses.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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