elbow

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When Ben Jones made his move on 28-1 shot Jordans around the final bend, Townend stalked the leaders on I Am Maximus and finally burst for the front near the famous Aintree elbow.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

They tend to start quietly—an elbow that aches after the range, a shoulder that nags during the backswing, a wrist that feels tired late in the round.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When James returned from an elbow injury, the star trio found a clear hierarchy that lifted the team to new heights.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

But the way he had slumped over onto one elbow had signaled that he was feeling frustrated.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson