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contorted

[kuhn-tawr-tid] / kənˈtɔr tɪd /












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Luciano had a singular style calling a strike, a twisting motion evocative of the football quarterback Lamar Jackson hurling a contorted cross-body pass to a receiver at the sidelines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

So, where did a baseball-loving future MLB star growing up in Sherman Oaks come to such a contorted conclusion?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Her contorted expression is rotted by anguish, as though life’s unbearable burdens have laid waste to their latest victim.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

Natalie said at times Beth would spend hours lying with her body "contorted" into specific positions that enabled her to bear the agony.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025

Alex contorted his body and managed to stay down, flailing madly with his legs to propel himself sideways.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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