neck

Example Sentences

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“I really think we are neck and neck.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

"It is very surreal," said Rai, who has struggled to practice at times this year because of a neck injury.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

But you don’t get or keep a job as a “professional forecaster” by sticking your neck out, so their expectations will presumably adapt to reality slowly.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Scientists recovered parts of the dinosaur's spine, including more than 30 vertebrae from the neck, back, and tail, along with several ribs and part of the pelvis.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

“Miss Genovese gave you five infractions. Miss Genovese ran out of infractions to give you so instead she just hung a sandwich board of shame around your neck for your entire shift.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse