belly

Example Sentences

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The gladiator depicted on the cover of “Those Who Are About to Die” has the beginnings of a pot belly and bears not the slightest physical resemblance to Kirk Douglas or Russell Crowe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The couple included four photos: The first showed the “Twilight” franchise star, 34, kissing the belly of his 29-year-old wife as she stands in a field holding sonogram images.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Bear will embark on a slower-paced chapter on the Sunshine Coast with one of his former handlers, getting belly rubs and playing his favourite game, fetch.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Inflammation appears to help explain why belly fat has such a strong impact on heart health.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

She settles on half belly, half thigh and curls up with her head on my chest.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko