rib
Example Sentences
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He adds that although people like to rib Californians, it’s generally all in good fun.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
California Pizza Kitchen aims to highlight its diverse sit-down menu, which includes cedar plank salmon and braised short rib served with pappardelle pasta.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026
A 2023 audit found, among other things, that fair officials improperly used state credit cards on “lavish dinners” for the fair’s board of directors, including prime rib and ribeye steaks.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
Irwin, who competed in the final despite having a rib injury, beat fellow finalists including influencer Alix Earle and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025
Something beneath his rib cage strained and fluttered, bashing against the old walls around his heart.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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