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

When I had my elbow done, I watched it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

I elbow him to stop, but then I begin to laugh too.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin