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bodily

[bod-l-ee] / ˈbɒd l i /




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“I can’t deal with this stress anymore. I’d rather take a massive pay cut, and have to deal with all manner of abuse and bodily fluid. Genuinely,” he said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 16, 2026

Engelhardt may be technically correct that there’s no explicit law on the books about bodily integrity, but he’s wrong in a much broader sense.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Like her sister, she never doubts for one minute that she is a first-class citizen, entitled to equal rights, bodily autonomy, basic respect and a life of her choosing.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

It’s essential to all life and bodily functions and is upward of 60% of our bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

A jockey’s only bodily protection was a skullcap constructed of silk-covered cardboard.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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