neck

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Smith played catch Tuesday, Roberts said, which “went OK,” but Smith’s neck bothers him the most while swinging.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

We looked for non-carious cervical lesions – a name for tissue loss at the tooth neck not caused by decay.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The company was also producing mechanically derived meat made up predominantly of "neck trim, mutton trim, water and ice" which was then being counted to their product's actual meat content declaration.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The horses are characterised by their "large size, long legs, well-developed musculature, slender and elegant head -- set on a long, straight neck -- expressive eyes, high withers and sturdy hooves," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He snatched his cloak from the ground and hooked it around his neck.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman