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bone

[bohn] / boʊn /
NOUN
piece of animate skeleton
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Initially, researchers only saw a few bones, including parts of the legs and spine.

From Science Daily

The new law will put an end to "bone ash apartments", which have risen in popularity as spaces in cemeteries remain scarce.

From BBC

It actively rebuilds your body, strengthening muscles, supporting bone growth, and helping burn fat.

From Science Daily

It felt like it was supposed to stay legendary and invisible unless your bones resonated with the same songs.

From Literature

I don’t know how long I’ve been walking — minutes? hours? — before my bones rattle and I realize that I left my jacket behind.

From Literature