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Recent Examples of elbow
Despite the high threshold, 23 newcomers managed to elbow their way into this elite group this year, making the list for the first time.
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John Hyatt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Many neurodivergent people report wrist and elbow pain as a common side effect of sleeping in this position.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Schwarzenegger’s campaign lasted barely two months and ended with the Hollywood super-duper-star elbowing aside the beleaguered incumbent.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
Advertisement After elbowing their way out of the state’s first competitive Senate primary in a generation, Schiff and Garvey have faced off in a race that hasn’t been much of one at all.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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John Hyatt, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Many neurodivergent people report wrist and elbow pain as a common side effect of sleeping in this position.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Schwarzenegger’s campaign lasted barely two months and ended with the Hollywood super-duper-star elbowing aside the beleaguered incumbent.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
Advertisement After elbowing their way out of the state’s first competitive Senate primary in a generation, Schiff and Garvey have faced off in a race that hasn’t been much of one at all.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elbow
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His announcement comes as Democrats look to new leadership and seek to push back on the incoming Trump administration and Republican majorities in the Senate and the House.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
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Agency officials pushed tech firms to make security features free and automatic and to pay closer attention to the quality of their code.Eric Geller, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Reusable Pizza Storage Container (5-Pack) This triangular container is way easier to squeeze into the fridge than a bulky pizza box.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
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Translated, the budget pressures that Fitch expects to continue squeezing higher education are coming from rising costs and stagnant public support and not necessarily from market retraction.Derek Newton, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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From healthcare workers to childcare providers, employees in these roles shoulder a responsibility that goes beyond the typical employer-employee relationship.Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Turkey has been backing the opposition since 2011 and has shouldered the largest number of refugees from the fighting.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Elbow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elbow. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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