skull

Example Sentences

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The Mexico striker could have died on the football pitch in November 2020 when a sickening head injury left him with a fractured skull.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“We want people to know about what goes on in Mexico,” said Héctor Flores, co-founder of Light of Hope, whose volunteers uncovered a human skull in a Zapopan ravine last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Human bones, including a skull, were due to go under the hammer on Friday, but Great Western Auctions withdrew the item for sale after being contacted by BBC Scotland News.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“He has a skull for a face,” Teela insists.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Under the careful eye of the curators, Dr. Galaburda x-rays, photographs, and remeasures the skull.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman