long-limbed

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The long-limbed creatures face deadly falls after being tranquilised and, despite their gentle appearance, can deliver a fierce kick to those trying to help.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

It was a long-limbed kangaroo that could hop fairly quickly and efficiently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2024

“I just wanna stay healthy this year,” the long-haired, long-limbed and oft-injured right-hander said at the start of spring training this week.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2024

One outdoor space has a dotted floral sculpture by Yayoi Kusama, while the entrance court has been colonized by several long-limbed, brightly colored sculptures by New Zealander Francis Upritchard.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

The slap of our sneakers switches to thuds when we start the dirt course, and two long-limbed track runners with Hempstead College singlets gallop by.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison