stiffness

Example Sentences

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Elianna described how a few days after the match, Davies began experiencing stiffness in his hips and had difficulty carrying out basic movements.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This added stiffness made movements less efficient and was associated with poorer balance performance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026

The researchers also found that tissue stiffness can influence chemical signalling across long distances, affecting the behavior of cells far from where the mechanical force originates.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Arterial stiffness can potentially be reduced with further drugs, as can insulin resistance.

From Slate • Mar. 1, 2026

By the stiffness in his neck, he must’ve been lying on the hard floor for hours.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins