contortion

Example Sentences

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Miss Buckner’s nostrils widened, and her mouth went through minute contortions.

From Literature

Many phrases have peppered this past year of diplomatic contortions over how best to deal with the US's unpredictable president and commander-in-chief.

From BBC

So many explanations and justifications, so many verbal contortions as he attempts to talk through his latest defeat.

From BBC

But there is something else going on here which amplifies the jitters within Labour and causes contortions and anguish for others here at Westminster.

From BBC

In a sport where her contortions are magic, she lay curled up in a ball.

From Los Angeles Times