anal
Example Sentences
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Unmarried men had five times the rate of anal cancer; unmarried women experienced three times the rate of cervical cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
The mum-of-four said she was too embarrassed to tell loved ones about the type of cancer she had as she felt there was a stigma surrounding anal cancer.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
The condition involves swollen veins in the anal or rectal area, which can lead to pain and bleeding.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026
I’m going to be like a really anal New York Times reporter.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
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
