bones

Example Sentences

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But when you’re iterating so quickly in poker — hand after hand, decision after decision — it gets into your bones in a way that reading about it doesn’t.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

After puberty, she said, growth hormone won’t make bones grow long, but other parts of the body may grow disproportionately, including the hands, feet, jaw and tongue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Alongside the stone tools, archaeologists uncovered many animal bones.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The fun of Daredevil since the comics started is here you have a lawyer who really believes in the justice system who goes out and breaks bones at night.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

‘Don’t move,’ breathed a voice in Torak’s ear, ‘don’t make a sound, and don’t touch the bones!’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver