cheek

Example Sentences

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Based on moderate wear on its cheek teeth, the individual likely died in early to middle adulthood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

In early scenes, he has a small curved line denoting a chubby chin, which changes over time to straight lines on each cheek, narrowing his face when he is old and infirm.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

"I did feel a bit guilty but, essentially, don't be so forward Lionel! If he'd gone for the cheek, he would have been fine."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Team captain Vinnie Pasquantino then finishes the ritual by kissing his teammate once on each cheek.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

She had happy eyes and a nice smile, and when she bent closer and touched his cheek with her finger, it was a gentle touch filled with love.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry