1615–25; < Japanese ta ( w ) i, earlier tafi
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And now, in addition to dance, I’m signing up for a tai chi class.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
"I've tried antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, benzos, sleeping pills and stimulants, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy... tai chi, reiki, meditation, veganism, art therapy and music therapy," the former stand-up comedian said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Exercises which strengthen the muscles include yoga, lifting weights, tai chi, sit-ups, energetic gardening and carrying heavy shopping bags.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026
You might be eligible for SilverSneakers, a program that has workouts like tai chi, Zumba and outdoor walking groups, as well as scores of live online classes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024
Jim thought he might attend a tai chi retreat.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Exercise, such as Tai Chi, also improves balance and muscle strength, reducing the risk of falls that could lead to fractures.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
The building material segment’s profit is also likely to gain after Hong Leong acquired Yong Tai Loong, one of only five companies approved to build shelters in Singapore public housing, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
Trade Representative Katherine Tai advocates an “out of the box” trade approach amid U.S.-China rivalry and AI.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
“Our team is vigilantly monitoring the retail, wholesale, and spot markets,” said Tai Milder, director of the California Energy Commission Division of Petroleum Market Oversight, in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
There was an afternoon on Tai Lake soon after this man and I married.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
TAI is a major player in Turkey’s aerospace industry, designing, developing and manufacturing various aircraft for commercial and military use.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2024
The victims were named by Turkey's state-run news agency as TAI employees Cengiz Coskun, Zahide Guclu, Atakan Sahin Erdogan, Huseyin Canbaz, as well as taxi driver Murat Arslan.
From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2024
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called the attack on TAI "heinous" in a post on X.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2024
TAI is a key player in Turkey’s aerospace industry, designing, developing and manufacturing various aircraft for commercial and military use.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2024
He then gave him back the fishing hook which had been found in the mouth of the TAI and which had been the cause of so much trouble between them.
From Japanese Fairy Tales by Ozaki, Yei Theodora
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