arteries
Example Sentences
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Gyirong had also become one of the main arteries linking Nepal and China.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Crucially it sits very close to the carotid arteries which are vital vessels that supply blood to the brain, and the optic nerves that control vision.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Major arteries for trade and agriculture across the continent are now at record low levels, disrupting freight transportation, forcing nuclear power plants to shut reactors and eroding agricultural productivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Over time, regular resistance training can help lower blood pressure and keep arteries flexible rather than stiff, which protects against cardiovascular disease.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Their veins and arteries have been injected with colored rubber, blue for the veins, purple for the arteries, so we can see that their blood systems are connected.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
