cheek

Example Sentences

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His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"We can't just keep taking blows, turning the other cheek, taking more blows, and then turning the other cheek again," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A cheek has never been turned more obviously, publicly or sincerely.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It was designed by James Whiting who said that it was intended as a "tongue in cheek" and humourous presentation.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Bat pulled open the sling and gently extracted the kit from it, holding Thor’s warm, wiggly body up to his cheek.

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