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The vehicle then stops, and an officer opens the door and begins repeatedly punching and elbowing Coram in the head before finally removing the seatbelt from his neck.
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Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The Braves have reinforcements coming, too, with catcher Sean Murphy (rib) expected back Tuesday, ace Spencer Strider (elbow surgery recovery) not far behind him, and do-it-all superstar Ronald Acuña Jr.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
This year, the Yankees ace Gerrit Cole underwent elbow surgery during spring training.
—Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s not to suggest Chisholm will elbow Grousbeck out of his new role quickly.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 22 Jan. 2025
The Braves have reinforcements coming, too, with catcher Sean Murphy (rib) expected back Tuesday, ace Spencer Strider (elbow surgery recovery) not far behind him, and do-it-all superstar Ronald Acuña Jr.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2025
This year, the Yankees ace Gerrit Cole underwent elbow surgery during spring training.
—Lindsey Adler, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2025
That’s not to suggest Chisholm will elbow Grousbeck out of his new role quickly.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow
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And after a Herro turnover, Sam Merrill hit a three to push Cleveland’s lead back to double figures, at 102-90, with 6:29 left.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Recent results have seen Newcastle United, Manchester City and Chelsea climb above them, pushing Nuno’s side, who are not in action again until a Monday night visit to Tottenham Hotspur, down to sixth, only ahead of Aston Villa on goal difference.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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For now, the researchers have left the ship in situ, partially covering it with original soil and squeezing wet sponges onto it to preserve moisture.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Apr. 2025
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The question of whether a modern Phantom can squeeze through the driveway gates remains to be seen.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Suppliers in more vulnerable environments shoulder the consequences.—
London Business School,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Economists expect consumers to shoulder at least some of that tax burden in the form of higher prices, depending on how businesses pass along the costs.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Elbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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