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Recent Examples of vertebra
They have not been helped by knee problems for star sprinter Tim Merlier and a broken spinal vertebra for new signing Laurenz Rex.
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Andy McGrath, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Another was almost certainly beheaded; the first vertebra of their spine was cut and there was a big cut mark on their lower jaw.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Nod your head, then imagine rolling through your spine, one vertebra at a time.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Multi-density sponges – wrapped in impossibly soft elastic micro-linen fabric – in the seat and headrest contoured to every curve in my anatomy, deliberately cupping each vertebra as if the chair were custom fitted to me, and me only.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
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Andy McGrath, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Another was almost certainly beheaded; the first vertebra of their spine was cut and there was a big cut mark on their lower jaw.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Nod your head, then imagine rolling through your spine, one vertebra at a time.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Multi-density sponges – wrapped in impossibly soft elastic micro-linen fabric – in the seat and headrest contoured to every curve in my anatomy, deliberately cupping each vertebra as if the chair were custom fitted to me, and me only.
—New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vertebra
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The move to automation is designed to drastically reduce wait times for patients with spinal cord injuries or neurological disorders.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Congress approved benefits for children of Vietnam veterans who were born with spina bifida, a condition where the spinal cord doesn’t develop properly during pregnancy.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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That disorienting time shift, into the far harsher historical world of 1855, Idaho, is what gives Burke’s book not just its spine but its compelling narrative shape.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The knee pillow is designed to help align the spine and reduce pressure on hips, knees, and joints for side sleepers.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our expert take The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a low-fee card with generous cash-back rewards and useful ongoing benefits, such as a monthly Disney Bundle credit.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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One grabbed an arm and held it behind his back, another raised the man’s other arm above his head, while a third restrained his ankles, according to the video.—
Darrell Smith
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Vertebra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vertebra. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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