ribs

Example Sentences

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It’s Didion’s ability to undermine — to slip a blade between the ribs — in a single sentence that has always thrilled the critic in me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

American and Chinese business leaders dotted the hall, tucking into dishes like lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs, Beijing roast duck and tiramisu.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The broadcaster and author said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention at the O2 arena in London after giving the keynote address in September 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Traditionally, scientists rely on larger bones like ribs or femurs for this type of analysis, but the results suggest the hyoid may be just as useful.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

Or told jokes so terrible it made your ribs hurt.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron