upper arm

Example Sentences

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The bifurcation has created a so-called K-shaped economy, with the letter’s upper arm representing more-affluent consumers, and the lower arm, those feeling greater financial pressure.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

Although blood pressure is typically measured on the upper arm, some people cannot have it taken there due to disability, limb loss, or conditions such as stroke.

From Science Daily • Oct. 21, 2025

He has several tattoos: “ANGEL” on his right forearm; “ROSMARY” on his right upper arm; a dragon on his right arm; and the numbers “527” on his left thumb, according to Dignity Health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

At the tented clinic in Adré, health workers measure the circumference of the upper arm of six-month-old Rasma Ibrahim.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

He takes a long strip of colored paper and wraps it around my upper arm.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell