neck

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We looked for non-carious cervical lesions – a name for tissue loss at the tooth neck not caused by decay.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Catcher Will Smith did not play Sunday because of neck stiffness, despite Roberts predicting the catcher would return for the series finale.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The horses are characterised by their "large size, long legs, well-developed musculature, slender and elegant head -- set on a long, straight neck -- expressive eyes, high withers and sturdy hooves," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Another combatant, Mekaneck, can thrust his neck out so long that he can whip enemies 30 feet away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Torak saw that she’d loosened the neck of the bag a little, so that Wolf’s head was poking out.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver