neck

Example Sentences

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Smith’s neck problem cropped up Saturday, when he was scratched from the Dodgers’ lineup against the Angels.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

We looked for non-carious cervical lesions – a name for tissue loss at the tooth neck not caused by decay.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

He also counts two neck surgeries and 28 stitches from a trampoline-park accident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"The hairs were standing on the back of my neck," Gareth said.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

My neck and back are knotted, tense, my palms wet.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes