chest

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The challenger largely kept his cards close to his chest, though he suggested the ultimate achievement would be to outpoint one of boxing's modern greats over 12 rounds.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“When he goes to the doctor for a cough and chest pain, they simply give him two Tylenols,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Perhaps he should puff out his chest and stop sharing the microphone with his OKC teammates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Among the pieces available were a vintage chest, tables, and chair, antique mirrors, hand-knotted rugs, a striped fabric tuxedo sofa, upholstered wing back chairs, “lots of fun lamps and chandeliers,” and several leather chairs.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

I remember I felt all nervous in my chest and guilty, as if I’d done something wrong again and was going to be found out.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott