drooped

Example Sentences

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Within days her eyelid had drooped and swelled.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

She drew laughter when she stepped in to lift the microphone near a student’s face after it repeatedly drooped too low.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Knowing what signs to look for — drooped wings, strange droppings, issues with laying — and what might be causing it can save you heartache down the line.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Discussing this period, Bell’s smile drooped, and he turned contemplative.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2022

He came up to my chest, had muscles that would put a Westlake Academy football player to shame, and now that he was standing up, one of his ears drooped.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia