rib
Example Sentences
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One Ranger cracked a rib after his snowmobile flipped over, but "he kept on going", Lt-Col Hanes said.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
For a typical flaw like a ball flight that is repeatedly low and left, PG1 might advise players to extend their elbow farther from their rib cage as part of their downswing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“So-so. The short rib tacos are tastier,” I say, taking a bite.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
He adds that although people like to rib Californians, it’s generally all in good fun.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026
She moves to the mirror, admiring the image of the pistol-wielding, gum-chewing girl that fills the small space above her hip and below her rib cage.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Vocabulary lists containing rib
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Middle School
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