Example Sentences

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Unlike many other breast cancers, she said symptoms could include itching, tingling, pulling sensations, dimpling or changes to the skin rather than a distinct lump.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

When he looked under a microscope, he saw small suckers dimpling the rock.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2022

After setting the bread in your pan and dimpling your dough, drizzle the infused olive oil on top before baking.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2021

In the bowels of the jet, technicians have to remove multiple specialty fasteners on both sides of the inner fuselage skin, then install newly produced “shims” that fill out gaps and remove the structural dimpling.

From Reuters • Feb. 25, 2021

Archer blinked at her, and the corners of his mouth turned upward, dimpling the skin of his cheek.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee