sunken
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He was cradled in her arms - his eyes wide and his cheeks sunken.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Now white haired with a neatly trimmed beard and sunken cheeks, Bakker’s once upbeat delivery and playful repartee with guests had been replaced by a grim figure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
“An oversized entry gallery with a coat closet provides plenty of room for a home office or library overlooking the elegant sunken living room,” the listing adds.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
The twins developed severe symptoms, including blue lips, lethargy, diarrhea, and sunken eyes, according to the civil suit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
After diving down to the sunken vessel, he came to the conclusion it was the oldest shipwreck that had ever been discovered.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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