neck

Example Sentences

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CLOVIS, Calif. — Jurupa Valley senior AB Hernandez stood on a hillside overlooking Veterans Memorial Stadium, a booklet of encouraging letters tucked under one arm and two gold medals hanging from her neck.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Also absent from the report was any discussion of the neck rash that Trump experienced earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Another missed holding penalty after Luke O'Nien held back Pascal Struijk in the 16th minute, placing an arm around the Leeds player's neck.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

"The cervical vertebrae of Kank show special structures for muscle attachment and the protection of neck blood vessels, features particularly important in modern birds with complex neck movements, such as herons," says Dr. Motta.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Theo gives a formal bow at the neck, which he must intuit would appeal to my father’s sense of respect and decorum.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse