arched

Example Sentences

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Then the dusty elephant with those arched and dome-like toenails that is standing on my breastbone is lighter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The old factory at 120 Jefferson Northeast, a sand-colored brick building with its distinctive arched entryway, had gone out of business, and quickly.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Researchers believe the crest was brightly colored during the dinosaur's lifetime and arched upward like a curved blade, likely serving as a dramatic display structure.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

“Ask the salesperson for a pillow. Then check the following: Lie on your back and focus on your spine. It should be neutral, not arched, and your hips and shoulders should feel cradled.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 26, 2026

Bending my knees at the shallow end, I arched my back until my head and shoulder blades were resting on the water.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas