cocked
Example Sentences
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He furrowed his brow and cocked his head in confusion.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
Lemon cocked the ball as if he were going to throw, only to have the ball stripped away.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2025
In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025
He always wore "a cocked hat, buckles at the knees and shoes, as well as a cross-handled cane, over which he stooped in his gait".
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024
He cocked his head to one side, assessing this bold young intruder.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
