ribs

Example Sentences

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It’s Didion’s ability to undermine — to slip a blade between the ribs — in a single sentence that has always thrilled the critic in me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

American and Chinese business leaders dotted the hall, tucking into dishes like lobster in tomato soup, crispy beef ribs, Beijing roast duck and tiramisu.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

This provided direct evidence of costal aspiration breathing, where muscles between the ribs expand and compress the chest cavity to pull air into the lungs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

I tried both the beef quesabirria and the lamb ribs with tortillas, and would happily order either again.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

His broken ribs and vertebrae would likely heal without surgery.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow