Example Sentences

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Where a normal pull-up involves engaging your arms, back, and core to pull yourself up and over the bar, Greene was arching her back before swinging her body upward into a somewhat hollow position.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2021

His narrow chest was arching convulsively, the ribs standing out starkly, as he sucked in oxygen to replace what he’d burned up running up twenty flights.

From The Creature from Cleveland Depths by Leiber, Fritz

Soon, however, I made out that a high and vaulted ceiling covered with painted gods and goddesses was arching over my head.

From The Adventures of Gerard by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

Then the ball was arching up against the darkening sky.

From The Crimson Sweater by Barbour, Ralph Henry

Hillton's ruse had won her a free kick, and in another moment the ball was arching toward the St. Eustace goal.

From Behind the line A story of college life and football by Barbour, Ralph Henry