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a column of bones supporting the trunk of a vertebrate animal
carefully reconstructed the vertebral column of the dinosaur
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spines
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Bookcases and books Take everything off the shelves, then dampen a clean, microfiber towel in warm water and wring out to wipe the shelves and spines and tops of books.—
Sunshine Flint,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026 -
Fragrances of flesh and fur and spines and rot reach him from a distance to engorge his nose.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Vertebral columns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebral%20columns. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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