rib cage

Example Sentences

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For a typical flaw like a ball flight that is repeatedly low and left, PG1 might advise players to extend their elbow farther from their rib cage as part of their downswing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The front end, which was also a trunk, came up right to my rib cage, a contact point that would have chagrined any high school football coach as bad tackling form: too high.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2025

The eastern wall was completely gone, revealing timber arches that reminded me of an exposed rib cage.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Taylor was hospitalized with an injury to his rib cage.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023

It was as if Scott were rattling George’s heart inside her rib cage.

From "George" by Alex Gino