chest

Example Sentences

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I wanted to scream but I just stood there frozen, unable to breathe, like someone had cracked open my chest and scooped the air out.

From Los Angeles Times

“Micron needs to have a rock-solid balance sheet and war chest to ride out the volatility without meaningfully hurting its long-term business,” he wrote.

From MarketWatch

When she had filled her chest with air, she closed her eyes, lifted the glass to her lips, and drained it down.

From Literature

He stopped only to put his ear to Karli’s chest to listen for his breathing.

From Literature

Not just clapping, but pounding his fists against his chest.

From Los Angeles Times