elbow

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The splitter’s decline was due to a mistaken belief it caused elbow injuries, but modern data shows it puts less torque on the elbow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“They had some elbow room to cut…. That’s just not where they are now,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Independent MSP Jeremy Balfour - born with no left arm and a right arm that ends at the elbow - said disabled people were "terrified" of assisted dying legislation.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Unable to participate in this year’s WBC as he recovers from left elbow surgery, Kiké Hernández left Dodgers camp to spend the first leg of the tournament with Team Puerto Rico.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

“We’re on our way to the Black Forest,” May said, before Jack could elbow her to keep quiet.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley