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bodily

[bod-l-ee] / ˈbɒd l i /




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According to Wyoming Statute Section 6-2-602, people who are lawfully present do not have to try to retreat before using force to protect themselves from imminent death or serious bodily harm.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

But behind the staged virility lies a ruler unusually preoccupied with bodily decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He also invited a cadet onstage to highlight physical fitness achievements, underscoring a recurring emphasis on bodily standards as a marker of military excellence.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Ebola is a deadly viral disease that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“There are bathrooms on this car for a reason. We can’t expect all of them to stop having bodily functions, can we?”

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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