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
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