chest

Example Sentences

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A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"It feels like being thumped in the chest," says Prof Aneil Malhotra, sports cardiologist at the Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

During an indoor cycling workout, I tested the wearables against a chest strap that directly senses electrical heart signals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The Canadian rock duo make up Angine de Poitrine, which translates from French to angina pectoris — a condition of chest pressure caused by spasms of the heart.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

I fold my arms over my chest and give her the side-eye.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold