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rib

[rib] / rɪb /


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In addition to a revamped French dip, Nguyen plans to serve fresh ravioli, prime rib frites and salmon with trout roe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Levine, who was wearing protective gear clearly marked “Press,” was treated for lacerations, a broken rib and other injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

In August, human remains, including a jawbone with teeth and dental fillings and rib bones, were discovered at Boulder Beach in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

After the rib broke, iron rich blood entered the injured area and new blood vessels formed as part of the healing process.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Artemis felt the excitement of success thumping inside his rib cage.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

The fossil became even more unusual when researchers examined a dark area preserved between its ribs.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

"I do have a Bake Off tattoo on my ribs - I've got a piping bag, a whisk and a rolling pin," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

He claimed that Paltrow skied out of control and slammed into him, causing four broken ribs and permanent brain damage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

Brinker International guided for another year of profitable growth, as its Chili’s chain continues to attract value-seeking diners with its Triple Dipper appetizer, burgers and ribs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

His heart rattled against his ribs as he ripped open the door to the old closet and barreled up its narrow steps, on edge.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

“Want me to carry your purse for you?” he ribbed.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Ediacaran organisms came in many unfamiliar forms, including flat discs, leafy shapes, and ribbed ovals.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026

“In the Bozeman area, are you going to get ribbed and teased for being from L.A.? Yes. But do I think people really care after you get that ribbing? No,” he says.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026

Don Cheadle later ribbed Clooney on stage when the duo presented an award, saying Chalamet “was 3 the last time you won.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026

They climbed the ribbed steel stairs of an escalator, the boy holding on to his hand.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy

“He would get ribbing from kids on the other teams. They would say, ‘Oh, the GM, Kushner, general manager,’” recalls Cory Sandusky, the team’s assistant coach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

On Wednesday, the usual bad-tempered jibes and angry exchanges witnessed in the political theatre of the weekly Prime Minister's Questions, were replaced by gentle ribbing.

From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026

“In the Bozeman area, are you going to get ribbed and teased for being from L.A.? Yes. But do I think people really care after you get that ribbing? No,” he says.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026

When Paul pressed him again about his lack of apology, lack of contrition, and inability to even say he “misspoke,” while ribbing him about his “low impulse control” and presentation of “machismo,” Mullin didn’t waver.

From Slate ● Mar. 18, 2026

They instinctively sensed when to give me some space or when I could stand some gentle ribbing.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama


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