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plural of shin

as in thighs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shin

as in shinnies

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In slalom, racers typically knock down gates with their arms or shins, which are protected by plastic shin guards. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026

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Chicken thighs, fish with skin and egg whites all support collagen synthesis, and thigh meat tends to contain more collagen than breast meat — and is usually cheaper.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026

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Some voiced viral theories, like a common social media story stating that a Texas farmer’s calves were stillborn after the development of a nearby data center.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
The latest available Census of Agriculture data, from 2023, counted about 47,000 cattle and calves in the county.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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Shoes with hidden metal components, including steel toes, buckles, heel rods, vintage metal shanks, and some orthopedic inserts, are the most likely to cause delays.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
Included in the kit are standard 4-, 6- and 8-mm hex screwdriver shanks that are compatible with all standard hex screwdriver bits and micro screwdrivers.

— Shirl Leigh July 20, New Atlas, 20 July 2026

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