neck

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They may end up with more than a crick in their neck.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

This two-horse race could be neck and neck by the time Roland Garros rolls around.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In “Back to the Future,” Tolkan portrayed Vice Principal Gerald Strickland, who surveyed the school’s halls with a whistle around his neck and a tardy slip burning a hole in his pocket.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Here in 2026, office workers often suffer from texting thumb after scrolling through endless feeds and tech neck after craning down to look at mobile devices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Grasping Torak’s wrist, she tipped the river eyes into the pouch and drew the neck tight.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver