waist

Example Sentences

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Each time a downpour begins, Scott strips down to the waist, grabs a large glass jug, and runs out to one of three drainpipes to collect enough water to last the week.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

One was dressed as Lady Liberty with a chain around her waist as part of her costume.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Residents described water rising to waist level in just hours — overwhelming properties that had never flooded before and leaving behind a thick layer of mud and debris.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

"By monitoring waist size and inflammation, clinicians may be able to identify people with higher risk earlier and focus on prevention strategies that could reduce the chance of heart failure before symptoms begin."

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Within a few steps, she found herself waist deep, trying to force her legs to move forward, practically swimming.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny