shin

Example Sentences

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Elvis put a shin pad under his pants leg, and I took a couple of practice shots—until he was sure I wouldn’t miss and injure him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

It is the kind of place where you can lose an hour just looking at shin guards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Although Alfie may need further lengthening treatment on his shin bone in the future, Peterson said his experience for his age has been "vastly superior to what it would have been".

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

Flora Baumbach, about to rise with the found pin, quickly sank down again to protect her sore shin in the shag carpeting.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin