anal
Example Sentences
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Unmarried men had five times the rate of anal cancer; unmarried women experienced three times the rate of cervical cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
A woman diagnosed with anal cancer has said she thought she was going to die after being left in agony following pelvic radiotherapy treatment.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
Sitting for longer periods could increase pressure on tissues in the anal region, which may contribute to the development of hemorrhoids.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
I’m going to be like a really anal New York Times reporter.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
I drew a dorsal fin on top and an anal fin on the bottom, to prevent the shark from rolling side to side when it was moving forward.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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