Example Sentences
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"I told myself, I'm going to sleep," Canonico recalled, up to her elbows in bandages following the ordeal.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
When one chase scene halts as the stop-motion pursuers squabble about their battle cry, the evident labor in the aside elbows us to run with the idea that movements sabotage themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
It has evolved into an exclusive society for Nairobi’s elite, who lounge poolside, fit in workouts and rub elbows at its swanky restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The friends coordinated songs and outfits, with Cynthia sporting a Stevie Nicks look with black lace gloves past her elbows.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
The six boys struggled and flopped around, digging elbows and knees into Anya.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
