cheek
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These are from the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus blesses the poor, the meek and the peacemakers, and then calls on his followers to turn the other cheek and love their enemies.
From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026
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
The baker, a cut on his cheek, slipped out his door.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
KOW Wagyu beef cheeks require minimal effort for a massive flavor payoff.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Tears rolling down his cheeks, he says he's not sure he even knows how to rebuild his family's life again.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Others lined up to pay $10 to mall staff wearing "Face Painter" vests before posing for selfies with cheeks bearing their national side's colors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
They brandished the Mexican flag seemingly everywhere: on banners, painted on cheeks, emblazoned on Jaimes’ tube top.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
A glint of salve or some kind of cream was on her cheeks and neck.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
