stiffness
Example Sentences
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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
This added stiffness made movements less efficient and was associated with poorer balance performance.
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
More recent studies have shown that physical factors such as tissue stiffness also influence how cells behave.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
Speaking to The Mirror, the 47-year-old said he suffered stiffness in his left arm and a loss of sight in his left eye.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026
He pointed toward the bomb shelter and the sharpness in his voice and the stiffness of his jabbing pointer finger told me he meant business.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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