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

Arthur Bryant’s has my favorite ribs, and when you order, they bring out a whole loaf of Wonder Bread, which is still very novel and exciting to me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The broadcaster and author said he broke his leg, hip, pelvis and a "bunch of ribs" at the CogX convention at the O2 arena in London after giving the keynote address in September 2023.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The steady movement of your chest, the muscles between your ribs pulling outward, and the air filling your lungs feel completely routine.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

My ribs might burst from all the hope that’s ballooned up behind them.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison