1615–25; < Japanese ta ( w ) i, earlier tafi
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I produced this 20-minute film to help him fulfill that dream, but the main idea was to share tai chi with technology employees who are working 16 hours a day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 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
Featuring souvenir mai tai glasses and faded photos of celebrities on its walls, the old-fashioned watering hole was built over the Pacific Ocean in 1952.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2025
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
Blanca Vanburian, who was doing a variation of Tai Chi on the lawn outside her apartment building, had several good questions, including one about whether the city could be trusted to maintain a new park.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
On the stone steps of Mount Tai, one of China’s most famous peaks, visitors can now buy more than water, snacks, or a ticket to the summit.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
“Small businesses told us they wanted more ways to earn rewards wherever they shop and better tools to manage cash flow,” says Tai Koottatep, who heads worldwide B2B payments and lending at Amazon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
“Nobody is asking you to do that,” Tai says.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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
TAI also plays a role in modernising older aircraft for use by the Turkish military.
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
Without waiting for the King's order the cuttlefish had already started for the TAI'S dwelling, and he now returned, bringing the TAI with him.
From Japanese Fairy Tales by Ozaki, Yei Theodora
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