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neck

[nek] / nɛk /
NOUN
narrow connector
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The sleeves cool him for up to two hours, Reyez says, and wrapping the towel around his neck provides a burst of extra relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

Having a historic tag around his neck carries its own unique pressures and expectations, so is he worth the huge fee?

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The Dodgers’ three-time All-Star catcher has been on the IL since June 8 because of what the Dodgers list as neck inflammation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

In a half-covered amphitheatre in eastern China, 20-year-old Wang Shuangshuang locked his shoulder against the neck of a bull, grappling with its horns to force it to its knees.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

Heat roars up the back of my neck, slapping my cheeks with warmth.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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