droop

Example Sentences

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Six overs in, England were 83-0 and it already felt the like the match was over as a contest as the shoulders of those wearing maroon started to droop.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025

In the spring, maroon flowers droop from the branches.

From Salon • Aug. 14, 2024

The dancers droop and drag when they’re alone, anxiously turning in on themselves as though they might like to disappear entirely.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

The slow growth also means that the tree fern is short enough that when its fronds die, they droop all the way to the ground.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2024

Jethro nodded and sat quietly staring into the fire for a long time, listening to the music of the strings until his eyes grew heavy and his shoulders began to droop.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt