stiff neck

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In 1994, Navjot Singh Sidhu pulled up with a stiff neck in Auckland ahead of a One-Day International against New Zealand, and Mohammad Azharuddin promoted Tendulkar to open the batting.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

She drives a Mazda, but gas is expensive and she doesn’t feel comfortable driving long distances, especially with a stiff neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024

Typical symptoms include fever, headaches, stiff neck, vomiting, light sensitivity and altered mental status.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2024

A piece of red flannel was wrapped around Mademoiselle’s throat; a stiff neck compelled her to hold her head on one side.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin