chin

Example Sentences

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"You could make all the fun that you wanted of her - she would take it on the chin like the good sport that she is."

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

“Those types of companies have really taken it on the chin recently. They respond more to things like higher interest rates and decreased liquidity conditions.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Representatives from the Southwest Research Institute were on hand as well, using cameras to protect against what MLB describes as “postural integrity issues:” bent knees, hunched shoulders, a tucked chin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At one point, Bucknor’s chin dropped to his chest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She reached out to touch my chin, lifting it to look into my eyes.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler