armpit

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Recent Examples of armpit Continue reading … TRAGIC MISHAP — 'Pulp Fiction' star Peter Greene died from accidental gunshot wound to armpit. FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026 The bullet entered his left armpit and caused major bleeding after damaging the artery supplying blood to his arm, elbow, forearm and hand. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026 Greene died after accidentally shooting himself in the left armpit, according to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City, per Deadline. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026 Which might explain why McGlinchey is walking straight into the witch’s armpit with a smile on his face. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for armpit
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Noun
  • With large tables inside and an outdoor patio featuring a rustic fire pit, the eatery could easily fit a few families, a birthday party or even a business meeting.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
  • For children, there are a variety of playrooms in the behavioral health wing, including a sensory gym equipped with adjustable lights, a ball pit and a rock climbing wall.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Most only dive 20 meters — shallow enough for a lake, but not for the abyss.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Mar. 2026
  • For countless generations, humanity’s skyward gaze has revealed a heavenly abyss.
    Big Think, Big Think, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Armpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armpit. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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