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limb

[lim] / lɪm /


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That group could even include several athletes who received grants from her nonprofit Stronger Than You Think, which helps provide prosthetics to girls and women experiencing limb loss.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

As everyone knows, it’s riskier to life and limb to drive a car than to fly in a passenger airline.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

If you want to go out on a limb, Disclosure Day was not everyone’s favorite, but it’s worthy of your consideration.

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

Rohl's exit is slightly embarrassing for Cavenagh as he's gone out on a limb to defend the manager in the face of criticism from fans.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2026

Sitting on a limb, with his back against the trunk, was that hundred dollar monkey.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls




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