anal

Example Sentences

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Dr Catherine Hanna, a consultant clinical oncologist at the Belfast Health Trust, said anal cancer is treatable - with radiotherapy - if diagnosed early.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"It's all about giving them the words and terminology to break the stigma including telling their family and their employer about anal cancer," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

I’m going to be like a really anal New York Times reporter.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

I’m kind of anal about how I choose the colors and how I highlight everything.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025

I drew a dorsal fin on top and an anal fin on the bottom, to prevent the shark from rolling side to side when it was moving forward.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen