As a result, chimp and bonobo wrists have special features that gorillas lack - little ridges and concavities that serve as' bony stops' to keep their wrists from over-bending.

Businessfolk are bending over backwards to avoid seeming extravagant.

"Then I will try again," said George, in a decided tone; and, flinging aside his half-made kite, he turned and re-entered the house, and was soon bending in earnest attention over his lesson.