skull

Example Sentences

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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

Her arms host an array of intricate tattoos; I spot a raven, a skull and a vintage lace fan.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Using advanced neutron imaging technology, scientists examined the skull and braincase of Koharalepis jarviki, a large predatory fish that lived during the Devonian Period, often called the "Age of Fishes."

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

It's hard to believe that this tamping iron shot through the skull without killing Phineas Gage.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman