upturned
Example Sentences
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"The family asked us to help via Facebook," said volunteer Charlotte Darribat, as she fed the reptile near upturned sunchairs and strewn clothes in the town of Lege-Cap-Ferret.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
It evokes a thatched hut, a giant upturned basket and, especially, a vacant, human-size cage—a trap in want of prey.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 22, 2025
A few have Asian-inspired elements like flared or upturned columns or dormers, while others incorporate floral motifs and stained glass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
But for those living in Beijing, the parade has upturned life.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2025
As it tickled my upturned face, I remembered what Adele had said about taking me to Colorado.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
