stiff neck
Example Sentences
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Dodgers catcher Will Smith was scratched from the lineup because of a stiff neck, manager Dave Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Initial symptoms of meningitis include headache, fever, drowsiness and a stiff neck -- but those are symptoms of different illnesses and can hamper prompt diagnosis.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
Symptoms of PAM include headache, fever, nausea, vomiting, disorientation, a stiff neck, a loss of balance, seizures and/or hallucinations.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
Typical symptoms include fever, headaches, stiff neck, vomiting, light sensitivity and altered mental status.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
I smell fresh bread and turn my stiff neck to find Peeta looking down at me with such a sad expression.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
