as in right hand
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Then Blackwell’s athleticism fueled a sprint and dive that put his right hand directly in the line of Carlson’s kick.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Leo Chenal kept up with Andrews stride for stride, turning around just in time to rein in the ball with his right hand, securing it with his left for the interception.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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If a mattress is too soft, the heavier parts of your body can sink and your spine will likely get out of alignment.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Similarly, lumbar bone stress injuries such as pars (a stress fracture to the pars interarticularis, a small segment of bone in the lumbar spine) can also be an issue.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Since the end of the pandemic, consumers have proved to be the backbone of the American economy—much to the surprise of some of Wall Street’s biggest names.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Wild’s best forwards all bring a lot to the table defensively, and they’re aided by a strong defensive backbone in the top four, headlined by Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Sinew(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sinew%28s%29. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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