jaw
Example Sentences
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Complete skeletons are uncommon in the fossil record, so the researchers relied on much smaller clues: teeth and pieces of jaw.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 19, 2026
Pedro Porro’s strike in the 58th minute arrived like a hook to the jaw.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
In mammals, tooth development is tightly regulated and linked to complex jaw growth and feeding strategies.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Even so, when Paul told me that he and his partner were separating, my jaw hit the ground, taking a stray piece of grilled chicken with it.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
My jaw drops in shock, but Mom doesn’t notice—or doesn’t care.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
