stiffness

Example Sentences

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While cerebral palsy is not degenerative, as Vicky ages she experiences increased stiffness, fatigue and secondary health challenges.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

According to the researchers, the rubber effectively "fights against itself," creating a major increase in stiffness and strength.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

By then the shoulder and back stiffness that shortened his first season had returned, and Lesch was rocked.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Elianna described how a few days after the match, Davies began experiencing stiffness in his hips and had difficulty carrying out basic movements.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The men avoided his eyes, an unnatural stiffness in their movements, and Nigel turned swiftly, too swiftly, towards the toilet when he saw Obinze.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie