jaws

Example Sentences

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But defeat has been clutched from the jaws of victory before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"I've got so many flies in my mouth because I've been cycling with my mouth wide open. All our jaws are on the floor from how mad that all was," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Then the beetle seeks out an ant — climbing on top of it, clasping its antennae in its jaws and scooping up its pheromones with brush-like legs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

The drama was reminiscent of United's glory days under Alex Ferguson when victory was often snatched from the jaws of defeat.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Mashing the springs down with my foot, I released the sticks from the jaws.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls