in the neck
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These signals come from the carotid bodies, small clusters of cells in the neck near the carotid artery that monitor oxygen levels in the blood.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 22, 2026
"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
The phrenic nerve can be found in the neck and is vital in controlling the diaphragm, which controls breathing.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
So then Miss Kemp spent ten minutes talking about manners and hospitality, but I guess she figured Howard might be a pain in the neck too because she didn’t make Louella untie him.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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