bodily

Example Sentences

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He repeated the tests many times, altering the phrases to include words drawn from categories such as bodily references, film noir-style atmosphere and technical jargon.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The 2019 documentary short “Valerie,” directed by Souther, dropped the veil on Perrine’s battle with the illness, with her loss of bodily autonomy captured in the film.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The attacks started to become more regular and were "an overwhelming bodily feeling" which left her terrified of being "trapped" and gradually, everyday situations – commuting, shopping, sitting in traffic – became unbearable.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“The Great Shadow” benefits from Ms. Bauer’s keen sense for the way the bodily experience of disease so readily takes on psychological and spiritual freight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The old dog could no longer walk, and Scheer had to lift him bodily out of the car.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides