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linear-tracking

American

[lin-ee-er-trak-ing] / ˈlɪn i ərˈtræk ɪŋ /

adjective

(of a tone arm) designed to move across a phonograph record in a straight line, instead of an arc, so that as the needle tracks the groove, its orientation remains unchanged.

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After I started working from home a couple of years ago, I realized that I needed to keep healthy, crunchy items on hand for those mindless snacking urges between meetings.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2022

“A kitchen altar brings a sense of reverence to food preparation that can turn mindless snacking into a moment of graciously hosting ourselves and toasting to health and beauty.”

From The New Yorker • Nov. 22, 2016

This not only resulted in flossing, but eliminated mindless snacking.

From Time • Mar. 14, 2015

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