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intersect

Style Points is a column about how fashion intersects with the wider world.

If two things intersect, they are connected in some way and influence each other, usually by having some of the same parts, features, etc.

public

ˈpʌblɪk

ambassador

æmˈbæsədə

debut

ˈdeɪbjuː

embroider

ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ

torso

ˈtɔː.səʊ

The airbag will protect the head and torso.

steep

to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour
We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert.