stiffness

Example Sentences

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Elianna described how a few days after the match, Davies began experiencing stiffness in his hips and had difficulty carrying out basic movements.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This added stiffness made movements less efficient and was associated with poorer balance performance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The researchers also found that tissue stiffness can influence chemical signalling across long distances, affecting the behavior of cells far from where the mechanical force originates.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Origami models sometimes rely on folding or curving of paper for additional stiffness.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

He put his head down on his arms across his knees, with stiffness taking his left leg, and cried until he was cried out.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen