legs

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At the same time, Lee and his colleagues were building a connectome of the fruit fly nerve cord, which controls the legs, wings, and other appendages while also processing sensory information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

After he picked up the ball in his own half, Maradona danced past two England defenders, then two more, before his short legs carried him around the goalkeeper to score Argentina’s second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"I was a bit conscious about it. But then I was like, 'What are you talking about?! Man-At-Arms could be any colour! He's got green legs, for God's sake!'"

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The horses are characterised by their "large size, long legs, well-developed musculature, slender and elegant head -- set on a long, straight neck -- expressive eyes, high withers and sturdy hooves," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

I uncurl my frozen legs from the bench and climb on.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam