cheek

Example Sentences

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Yardy's tongue is slightly in his cheek - but that is a question now facing the world game.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In the photograph, she has a blistering wound on her cheek.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Should followers of Jesus really turn the other cheek?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

A pope’s main role is to bear witness to the words of Christ, who said far more about taking care of the meek and turning the other cheek than he did about waging war.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

He lowered his head and lovingly licked Laurence’s cheek with his long pink tongue.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold