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[spahyn] / spaɪn /


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People with osteoarthritis often feel the most pain in weight-bearing joints such as the knees, hips and spine.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Earlier this year, the 36-year-old was diagnosed with metastatic cancer, which spread to her spine and liver.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

So does the glowing inhibitor on his spine, which seems to ask if we’re too quick to prescribe medication for our problems.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

In early July, Lukwago likened his continued detention to "a death sentence" as he had chronic health problems affecting notably his lungs and spine.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

I tried to walk normally despite the thrill that ran down my spine.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

Cheesy words in normal circumstances, but that was the moment our spines began to tingle and we knew we were about to witness history.

From BBC Apr. 1, 2026

Although the phrase “sharky summer” might send shivers down the spines of some swimmers, Lowe does not believe this is cause for major alarm.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 26, 2026

In the store, he had 24,000 titles—not the rejects, exactly, but some of the lesser spines.

From Slate Mar. 25, 2026

That sent chills down the spines of Motor City executives who fretted—fairly perhaps—about safety and their pecking order in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

She loses herself in reading the Post-it notes, then runs her finger over the spines of the books.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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