bone

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His two main characters, infantrymen named Willie and Joe, were bedraggled, unshaven, dirty, tired to the bone, contemptuous of authority—in other words, mirror images of many of the real soldiers fighting that war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

One cavity stood out because its inner surface was smooth instead of rough like bone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

A review of more than 1000 patients who underwent bone densitometry scans between January 2017 and January 2022 found "potential concerns" with diagnosis and treatment recommendations for some patients.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

When I opened my eyes, her thimble of water had tipped over and was bone dry.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney