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Recent Examples of elbow
That might require elbowing aside someone like Isabella Rossellini … unless this race has room for three celebrity daughters?
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
Try these Gaiam Yoga Knee Pads from Walmart, to support your knees or elbows during your exercise routine.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Cunha was seen elbowing the Ipswich staff member in the back of the head before pulling his glasses from his face following the game that turned out to be Gary O’Neil’s last in charge of Wolves.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Bertuzzi was penalized, but not fined, for elbowing former Hawk Colin Blackwell in the head.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Jan. 2025
Try these Gaiam Yoga Knee Pads from Walmart, to support your knees or elbows during your exercise routine.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
Cunha was seen elbowing the Ipswich staff member in the back of the head before pulling his glasses from his face following the game that turned out to be Gary O’Neil’s last in charge of Wolves.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Bertuzzi was penalized, but not fined, for elbowing former Hawk Colin Blackwell in the head.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow
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But does Cecil push too hard and will a breakup ensue?—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The effect can potentially push the person into sending money or following demands from the scammers.—
Matt Burgess,
WIRED,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The guidance drops have stirred concerns among investors that EA can continue to squeeze growth from its tentpole FC soccer franchise in particular, which accounts for a big slice of its operating revenues.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
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Why Juicing Might Not Benefit the Microbiome The process of squeezing liquid from fruits and veggies, casting off its pulp, leaves one critical nutrient on the table (or, rather, in the blender): fiber.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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When the country all but ran out of cash and fuel, the burden fell disproportionately on women, who shoulder the domestic load.—
Pamodi Waravita,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2025
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Ukraine congratulates Trump — but a Republican win will scare Kyiv If Trump pulls U.S. funding for Ukraine, Europe will have to confront a decision whether to shoulder the financial burden of Ukraine alone.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Elbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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