barbell

Example Sentences

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He was intrigued — and, displaying an obvious aptitude for the sport, he stunned one of them by lifting a 140-pound barbell over his head.

From New York Times

Ms. Jones suggests taking a “barbell approach,” with much of your investment in very short-term holdings and some of it in five-year bonds, either Treasuries or highly rated investment grade corporates.

From New York Times

“I lift barbell plates. I eat T-bone steaks. I’m sweeter than a German chocolate cake. How much more of me can you take?“

From Los Angeles Times

The scars from the barbell are still visible on the surviving family members’ bodies, the family said in court.

From Washington Post

The image it cited features a wolf with a barbell between its clenched teeth.

From New York Times