rod
Example Sentences
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Doctors inserted a rod into his leg and placed screws into his foot and ankle.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
In one of the experimental approaches, the cemented carbide rod leads the direction of fabrication while the laser directly irradiates the top of the rod.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
Shah Alam, who doesn't speak English, could not understand police commands to drop the curtain rod and he was arrested, Faisal said.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
Estimated to fetch up to $500,000, it is being offered alongside Quint's Fenwick fishing rod and reel, which featured during the film's early shark encounter scenes.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
“And I reckon you all can come along. I’ve only got one rod, but we can take turns.”
From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez
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