spine
Example Sentences
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What is it about a title like “Neighbors” that sends a little quiver up one’s spine?
Johnson’s move appears to have stiffened investors’ spines.
From Barron's
He shook a hand to make the feeling go away, then traced the letters on the spine with his index finger.
From Literature
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The cover, designed by Bravo student Adrian Lopez, depicts a tree wrapping around the spine.
From Los Angeles Times
The shriveled-up face staring at me sent shivers up my spine.
From Literature
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