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jaws

NOUN
maw
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The question many are asking with gaped jaws: How could this have possibly happened?

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

It inherently asks us to consume these people and needs us to in order to make money, but sometimes consumers want to unhinge their jaws and eat these stars whole, a frightening and unsettling behavior.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

Its immense size and powerful jaws would have made it capable of attacking dinosaurs and other large animals that approached the water.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

The right dose protects them, but too much can stunt their growth or glue their jaws shut.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Like the good general I knew I could be, I would take bold action, I would show no fear, I would stride, godlike, straight into the jaws of adversity.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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