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  2. Form (exercise) - Wikipedia

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    Form is a specific way of performing a movement, often a strength training exercise, to avoid injury and maximize benefit. [1] Purposes

  3. Boxing styles and technique - Wikipedia

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    The chin is tucked into the chest to avoid punches to the jaw which commonly cause knock-outs and is often kept slightly off-center. Wrists are slightly bent to avoid damage when punching and the elbows are kept tucked in to protect the ribcage. Some boxers fight from a crouch, leaning forward and keeping their feet closer together.

  4. Elegant variation - Wikipedia

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    Elegant variation is the use of synonyms to avoid repetition or add variety. The term was introduced in 1906 by H. W. Fowler and F. G. Fowler in The King's English. In their meaning of the term, they focus particularly on instances when the word being avoided is a noun or its pronoun. Pronouns are themselves variations intended to avoid awkward ...

  5. 9 Items You Should Never Leave by Your Windows to Avoid Damage

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    8. Upholstered Pieces. While it’s unlikely to forgo upholstered furniture in sunny rooms, fabric deteriorates and fades quickly with harsh light. To avoid uprooting your interior design, you can ...

  6. Resilience (engineering and construction) - Wikipedia

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    A home in Gilchrist, Texas, designed to resist flood waters survived Hurricane Ike in 2008.. In the fields of engineering and construction, resilience is the ability to absorb or avoid damage without suffering complete failure and is an objective of design, maintenance and restoration for buildings and infrastructure, as well as communities.

  7. Conservation and restoration of movable cultural property

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    Water causes damage and results from natural occurrences, technological hazards, or mechanical failures. Many cases of water damage can be traced to accidents or neglect. "A great many of the materials that museum objects are made of are highly susceptible to contact with water and can be severely damaged by even brief contact, while others may be exposed to water for longer periods without harm.

  8. 11 Ways to avoid hurricane damage - AOL

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    Using a sheet of plywood and a handful of nails have stood out as one of the most popular ways to prevent hurricane damage. Homeowners typically “board up” a day or two before the storm is ...

  9. Conservation and restoration of silver objects - Wikipedia

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    There are different types of resins that are used such as Acryloid B-72 and Incralac. If silver pieces are being displayed in the open, such as in a house or museum exhibit case, it is difficult to prevent corrosion from air exposure. A surface coating will prevent or slow tarnishing and is a service done by professionals or conservator. [8]