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elbow

[el-boh] / ˈɛl boʊ /




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United Airlines more than doubled its premium-seat capacity between 2015 and 2026, the airline told AFP, adding that it plans additional options, like seats with extra elbow room.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

That focus on quarterback protection helped Eck weather a crisis before New Mexico’s season even began, when presumed starter Jack Layne was ruled out for the year with an injury to his throwing elbow.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Far from being a daring allegory, the only risk “Wicker” faces is that of suffering wrist and elbow strain from patting itself on the back.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing was scheduled to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation who weren’t authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Mystery Auntie was still at the pickup window, leaning on one elbow and laughing.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Rubbing elbows with shoppers at the Bedford Post Inn were Max Mara USA’s chief executive, Riccardo Broggi, and his wife.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"Physical tasks require high-quality signals involving limb movements, fingers, wrists, elbows, shoulders and dynamic force application. For example: applying the correct grip force so a plastic bottle doesn't crumble versus a steel glass," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

In reality it’s already up to its elbows.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Skubal and Snell have undergone surgeries to remove loose bodies from their pitching elbows.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026

She put her elbows on the table and clasped her hands together and leaned one soft cheek on her hands and looked at me sideways.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

Turner, who died Wednesday at age 87, elbowed his way to the forefront of modern television by prioritizing profit over deeper questions about whether certain cultural totems should be held sacrosanct.

From Salon ● May 8, 2026

They waited impatiently in line and elbowed one another to snag a spot in the room where the American president was slated to make his speech.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026

Opposition politicians elbowed their way to bars to be photographed hoisting pints.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026

The 40-year-old was sent off as Portugal lost 2-0 in Dublin earlier in November when he elbowed Dara O'Shea in the back, for his first dismissal in 226 international appearances.

From Barron's ● Nov. 25, 2025

But Phorcys just grinned and elbowed Frank again.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan

“When you go to Germany, you don’t have 20 other Chinese car brands that are elbowing you to get that one sale, like you have in Shanghai,” Le said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Under Fifa's disciplinary code, Ronaldo should have received a three-match ban for elbowing Dara O'Shea during Portugal's 2-0 qualifying defeat by the Republic of Ireland in November.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Not just the kind of spy business that equates to elbowing señoras at Best Buy for a deeply discounted TV.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 16, 2025

What’s Next: Polymarket and rival Kalshi are seen elbowing in on sports betting market operators DraftKings and Flutter, which owns FanDuel.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2025

They chuckle and point when they see what I’m holding, elbowing their friend in the ribs.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron


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