chin
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Representatives from the Southwest Research Institute were on hand as well, using cameras to protect against what MLB describes as “postural integrity issues:” bent knees, hunched shoulders, a tucked chin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
At one point, Bucknor’s chin dropped to his chest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
This time around, Kagan and Sotomayor may have sought to mitigate the damage rather than take a loss on the chin.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026
His chin has yet to be properly tested.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Present Elliot’s jaw had dropped open, and I reached over and put my hand under his chin, closing his mouth with a faint click of teeth.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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