cocked
Example Sentences
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She cocked her head, padded cautiously across the patio, and hid beneath a chair.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
He furrowed his brow and cocked his head in confusion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2026
The 7-foot center cocked the ball behind his head on a violent, two-handed dunk over Oso Ighodaro and finished the three-point play from the free-throw line.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2025
In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
He whispered to his servant, cocked his head to listen, and then lifted a hand to wave.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
