bones

Example Sentences

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Promotional materials for Neighbors First are mostly bare bones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Mac was so determined to carry on the tradition that he has run with broken bones and norovirus that was so bad he vomited "gallons".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

That may not have actually happened, but as Ms. Wimpenny writes, “these birds do drop large bones onto rocks to break them into more manageable pieces.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Vitamin D is best known for helping the body absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are critical for maintaining strong bones.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

I grabbed his sleeve, feeling the long bones of his arm underneath.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff