cords

Example Sentences

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Gillian, Clive and their families are part of research into the condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital and Clive and his daughter Evans have signed up to have their brains and spinal cords donated for research.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"The costs of the products that we are making are being very greatly affected," the 42-year-old said, listing plastic, copper for the vacuum's motor and raw materials in its power cords.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Whenever I tried to pronounce certain words, my vocal cords spasmed apart.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Her dad said afterward that acid reflux had made her vocal cords swell, necessitating the last-minute switch from live to Memorex.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

My tongue is a piece of leather in my mouth, my vocal cords brittle paper.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman