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

The crew of four — in the dim green glow of their spacecraft, with no more elbow room than a Sprinter van — entered a profound solitude few have ever experienced.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The splitter’s decline was due to a mistaken belief it caused elbow injuries, but modern data shows it puts less torque on the elbow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Rolled-up sleeves and charcoal smudges on his nose and elbow, hair wild and raked through.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse