in the neck
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"All we can do is be brave. Be in the neck of Arsenal and if they slip up, use it."
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
This isn’t merely a pain in the neck for Mr. Mandelson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
Back in 2020, Djokovic was disqualified from the US Open after accidentally hitting a line judge in the neck with a ball.
From BBC ● Jan. 24, 2026
It shortens and tightens muscles in the neck, which can lead to pain and cause tension headaches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
“Is this why you’ve been a pain in the neck all afternoon?”
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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