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
Serving nearby clients like The Grey and Husk, he has created incentives for customers to purchase and use an entire animal, rather than just the ribs or loins.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2022
The gods forced Loki onto the three great stones: they put one of the stones beneath his shoulders, one under his loins, and one beneath his knees.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
