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Recent Examples of leg
In June 2022, for example, the home was placed on the list for failing to timely report the abuse or neglect of an elder who suffered a painful fracture when her right leg got stuck under a wheelchair.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Make sure your blood pressure is measured correctly by keeping your feet flat on the floor with legs uncrossed, having your back supported, wearing the appropriate cuff size and having the appropriate arm position.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
The colder Midwest climate encouraged him to wear long sleeves on both arms and long tights on his legs.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Prohibiting a sale of TikTok's proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithm will be a key leg of their resistance strategy.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Make sure your blood pressure is measured correctly by keeping your feet flat on the floor with legs uncrossed, having your back supported, wearing the appropriate cuff size and having the appropriate arm position.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
The colder Midwest climate encouraged him to wear long sleeves on both arms and long tights on his legs.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
Prohibiting a sale of TikTok's proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithm will be a key leg of their resistance strategy.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg
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If the skin on your upper arms, stomach, thighs—or, well anywhere else—has seen tighter days, there is hope in a jar.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
18 Jan. 2025
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The prongs caught the inside of Perkins’ thigh, delivering painful electrical shock waves.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the day, visitors can wander between stages with live music from Celtic rock bands, witness dance competitions, see border collie demonstrations and learn about Scottish heritage while exploring clans.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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But some eight minutes into the flight, SpaceX lost contact with the Starship upper stage, known as Ship.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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But in the second quarter of that game, Dončić planted awkwardly on his left leg and limped off the floor with the calf injury that has warped Dallas’ season.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Two-time champion Chiefs are off a bye and healthy, with wrecking-ball DT Chris Jones expected back from a calf injury sustained in a Week 16 win over these same Texans.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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Neither Porsche or Manthey have tested the car out at the Nürburgring Nordschleife yet—at least not officially—but a similar package shaved four seconds off the standard GT3’s lap time, according to Road & Track.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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This multipart victory lap is both deserved and de rigueur for a late-night juggernaut that’s been in love with itself since Year One.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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The standout may be from the royal—a natural pearl and diamond pin that’s on offer for $468,500.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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Barbour’s enamel pin badges also feature — but with a Paul Smith twist.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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