elbow

Example Sentences

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She said her husband had repeatedly asked if he could get a lower bunk because of an elbow injury.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Among abelisaurids, the hands and lower sections of the arms beyond the elbow became dramatically smaller, with later species such as Majungasaurus developing exceptionally tiny hands.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

“Viewed positively, what the American revolution did was to give the common man a voice, a veto, elbow room and a refuge from the rampaging presumptions of his ‘betters.’

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"It looks as if it's also an elbow to the side of the head as well. VAR have asked the referee to come over and he had no hesitation in giving the penalty."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But before he could go, I touched his elbow and said what I should have said weeks ago.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows