elbow

Example Sentences

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It happens off the ball but is more identifiable than the subtle elbow to the chest or a nip to the stomach.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

When Ben Jones made his move on 28-1 shot Jordans around the final bend, Townend stalked the leaders on I Am Maximus and finally burst for the front near the famous Aintree elbow.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

For a typical flaw like a ball flight that is repeatedly low and left, PG1 might advise players to extend their elbow farther from their rib cage as part of their downswing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

When James returned from an elbow injury, the star trio found a clear hierarchy that lifted the team to new heights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Only dorks visit chat rooms,” one of the girls said, looping her arm around the jeering guy’s elbow.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix