elbow
Example Sentences
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The splitter’s decline was due to a mistaken belief it caused elbow injuries, but modern data shows it puts less torque on the elbow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Bohm was a late bloomer in high school, growing so fast that he required elbow surgery between his junior and senior years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
It will also add Airbus planes with new, lie-flat seats and more elbow and shoulder room.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
Independent MSP Jeremy Balfour - born with no left arm and a right arm that ends at the elbow - said disabled people were "terrified" of assisted dying legislation.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Augustina and Gertrude give Ama squeezes on the elbow and retreat deeper into the building.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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