ribcage
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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One fossil revealed a segmented cartilaginous sternum, along with sternal ribs, intermediate ribs, and connections linking the ribcage to the shoulder girdle.
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
It looks like an infant with its head buried in his ribcage.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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