jugular

Example Sentences

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At 21-0 up, they were camped on the Argentina line, looking to go for the jugular.

From BBC

The relentless nature of the way Hearts began the game, going at Celtic's jugular in a way that only teams with true belief really can.

From BBC

The injury to Lee's jugular vein, though requiring extensive surgery, was not critical - but he now campaigns behind bulletproof glass, wearing a bulletproof vest, surrounded by agents carrying ballistic briefcases.

From BBC

Against the Aztecs, Terry’s mindset was to frame the ball, trying not to do too much, but going for the jugular.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than requiring open brain surgery, it is installed into a person's jugular vein in their neck, then moved up to their brain through a blood vessel.

From BBC