elbow

Example Sentences

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He needed surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow, a procedure that typically sidelined players for several months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

After the season, Hernández had surgery on his left elbow, not knowing the damage or the timeline for return.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 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

Katherine muttered beside him, jabbing her elbow into his side.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix