loins

Example Sentences

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But when audiences girded their loins for the sequel—this one as lavishly supported by glossy publishers as its earlier version was disavowed—there was a single character whose zippy quippiness was most anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Tynecastle rubbed its eyes and then girded its loins.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

A second employee cuts those loins into neat chunks.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2023

“There was an initial moment of shock and sort of ‘OK, so I’m going to gird my loins here and finish and accomplish all these things,’” he said.

From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2022

Robb who had been more a brother to Theon than any son bom of Balon Greyjoy’s loins.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin