noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
ache
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They may also have nightmares, tummy aches or headaches.
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They tell me he's got toothache and tummy ache from eating too many sweets.
muscle
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Relax the tummy muscles , then repeat.
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Relax your tummy muscles by cuddling the knees and repeat the exercise.
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Relax your tummy muscles by holding your knees close to your chest and rock from side to side.
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Relax the tummy muscles by cuddling the knees and repeat the exercise once more.
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Pull in the tummy muscles and hold that position.
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Pull the tummy muscles in hard, while lightly holding on just below your knees.
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Relax the tummy muscles , then repeat, this time stretching up for 15 counts.
■ VERB
lie
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Stephanie advises letting her lie on your tummy when you're pregnant and listen to the life within.
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You could have him lie on his tummy and pretend to be a boat, rocking back and forth.
pull
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As they straighten, curve the spine and pull in the tummy , as if you have just received a blow.
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Did you remember to pull your tummy in and tuck your bottom under at all times yesterday?
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Ski down, pulling your tummy in and tucking your bottom under.
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Keep as busy as possible today and remember to hold yourself up, tucking your bottom under and pulling your tummy in.
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Relax and do not attempt to pull your tummy in hard.
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As you stand, pull in the tummy and pull up, out of the hips.
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Ski down, tucking your bottom under and pulling your tummy in.
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Exercise with grace and poise and always remember to pull your tummy in and tuck your bottom under.
raise
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With tummy pulled in, raise your head and shoulders, bringing your chin towards your chest.
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Pull the tummy in and raise the elbows, head and shoulders towards your knees.
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Lying on your tummy , raise your head and shoulders.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Mommy, my tummy hurts.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A baby placed on her tummy was discovered dead two hours later, facedown in a pool of milk.
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As they straighten, curve the spine and pull in the tummy , as if you have just received a blow.
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In the last act of King Lear, Regan complains of a spot of tummy trouble.
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My 11-year-old son is always complaining his tummy hurts.
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Once more her tummy contracted in memory.
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Relax the tummy muscles, then repeat.
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She was doodling in the sand and I was on my tummy watching her.
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Six out of 10 travellers get a tummy bug abroad.