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sinew(s)

noun

Definition of sinew(s)

as in right hand

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That said, how Mensah operates with the football in his right hand impacts the Hurricanes’ chances to keep going 1-0.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Mets left fielder Juan Soto was 0 for 5 a day after exiting in the ninth inning when he got hit on his right hand by a pitch.

— CBS New York Team, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of right hand

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According to Benjamin’s arrest report, the dog’s ribs and spine were visibly prominent through its skin, which appeared loose.

— Anna McAllister, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026
The bullet lodged close to Garces Perez's spine and had not been removed as of last week.

— Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of spine

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The house and its grounds form the backbone of filming locations, though certain spaces on the property were either too cramped or did not provide the right lighting for film production.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
The agency had to completely overhaul its outdated technological backbone, Patel told Fox News Digital.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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