ribcage
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The use of ribcage muscles for breathing was a major evolutionary step.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
As it struck the ground, Istanbul Yurdum Spor's captain raced over and started performing rudimentary CPR, pumping its ribcage, according to footage sent to AFP by team manager Fatih Buyuk.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
Among the items now costing more: ribcage straight ankle women’s jeans, priced $10 more at $108, and original fit men’s jeans that are $5 more at $84.50.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026
People Magazine also clocked that a tiny "T" tattoo for Tom is visible on the actress's ribcage, just barely peaking out of her dress.
From Salon • Jan. 6, 2025
There was a horrible, erratic thumping in my chest, as if a large bird were trapped inside my ribcage and beating itself to death.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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