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Recent Examples of limb
This fight proves especially brutal, as Musashi breaks Ganryu's limbs, sending him packing.
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
That’s a good question on many levels, especially since Walters (played by Charlie McCullagh) persuaded his wife, Carol (Evelyn Hoskins, in a dominant performance), and his best pal, Ron (Akron Watson), to fund and back his quixotic quest, despite its obvious risks to life and limb.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The squad then start the session with a passing drill where the coaches shout and clap constantly, inspiring energy to any weary limbs.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Senate could drop contentious provisions House members risked supporting
Even though Republicans control both chambers of Congress, the Senate could drop or fail to approve contentious parts that GOP House colleagues in competitive districts already went out on a limb to support.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 11 June 2025
That’s a good question on many levels, especially since Walters (played by Charlie McCullagh) persuaded his wife, Carol (Evelyn Hoskins, in a dominant performance), and his best pal, Ron (Akron Watson), to fund and back his quixotic quest, despite its obvious risks to life and limb.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
The squad then start the session with a passing drill where the coaches shout and clap constantly, inspiring energy to any weary limbs.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 June 2025
Senate could drop contentious provisions House members risked supporting
Even though Republicans control both chambers of Congress, the Senate could drop or fail to approve contentious parts that GOP House colleagues in competitive districts already went out on a limb to support.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limb
branch
Noun
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Because independent agencies are creatures of Congress housed within the executive branch, there is long-standing disagreement among scholars about just how much power the president should have over them.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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The Smithsonian is not part of the executive branch, and the president does not choose its Board of Regents.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Limb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limb. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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