as in physical
of or relating to the human body
the old man suffered from a number of bodily ailments
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Price’s directive also prohibited adding enhancements to felony charges for, for example, use of a gun, causing great bodily injury or gang affiliation.
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East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
He was previously charged with assault causing bodily injury, family violence and unlawful restraint.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Alex Morris: There are threats of bodily harm to both Aileen and Zach in the messages.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2024
Diallo was charged in September with fleeing causing bodily harm and recklessly endangering safety.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
He was previously charged with assault causing bodily injury, family violence and unlawful restraint.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
Alex Morris: There are threats of bodily harm to both Aileen and Zach in the messages.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 19 Oct. 2024
Diallo was charged in September with fleeing causing bodily harm and recklessly endangering safety.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Bodily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodily. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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