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bones

  • plural
    of bone.
    bone
  • present tense form
    of bone (3rd person singular).
    bone

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That conversation serves as the meat and bones of “Hurricane Seasons,” in which Puerto Rico isn’t simply a location.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

Once you really feel that in your bones, then it’s almost like the right doors and the right people start coming in, because you’re sitting in a place of power, not a place of desperation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026

This protein is essential for healthy connective tissue, helping support structures throughout the body, including blood vessels, bones, ligaments, skin, and eyes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Several theories suggest Earhart survived a crash on the island before being overcome by giant meat-eating crabs, external that carried away her bones.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

I don’t know how long I’ve been walking — minutes? hours? — before my bones rattle and I realize that I left my jacket behind.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam