tooth

Example Sentences

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He was smiling in a way that showed almost all his teeth.

From Literature

“No wonder Uncle Jonah didn’t have a tooth left in his head,” Pa said, and they exploded into laughter, though going without teeth didn’t seem too funny to me.

From Literature

Opening its jaws, it took Jeremy's fingertip delicately between its teeth, then shook its head gently from side to side before letting go.

From Literature

After the social worker left, Mrs. Winston sucked her teeth and narrowed her eyes at him.

From Literature

I smiled at how my name came out as “Thena,” with his gentle lisp compounded by the gaps in his teeth.

From Literature