elbow
Example Sentences
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Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
It will also add Airbus planes with new, lie-flat seats and more elbow and shoulder room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Manchester fighter Murphy is unbeaten during the first 18 fights of his career with his last bout in August ending in spectacular fashion as he knocked out Aaron Pico with a spinning elbow.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
“They had some elbow room to cut…. That’s just not where they are now,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
He looped his right elbow around Chip’s arm, hoping to hold him in place.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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