neck

Example Sentences

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Encouraging us to shift our gaze from the wall to our devices — to assume that accursed downward tilt of the neck when splendors abound before our eyes — is simply detrimental.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Until recently, Amanda, 47, always openly wore a Star of David pendant around her neck.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

It triggers involuntary muscle contractions around the neck that make the head shake.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“The prevailing mindset in Beijing is that China is not sticking its neck out for anybody,” said Danny Russel, a former senior U.S. diplomat now with the Asia Society Policy Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Now I see your neck and ears,” Tansy told Lloyd, “I’m gagging myself.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck