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  • past participle of droop.
  • past tense form of droop.

drooped



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At least once, the side of his face drooped on national television.

From Salon Dec. 10, 2025

Daffodils wilted, dragons drooped and decibels dropped to the quiet hubbub of a cricket crowd.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2025

Jackie, who turns 13 this spring, puffed up her feathers, drooped her wings, bore down and released her latest egg, according to the group.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2025

He stayed down several minutes before walking slowly from the field to the injury tent with his shoulder drooped.

From Seattle Times Oct. 8, 2023

He had thin lips and his mouth drooped, giving him the haggard appearance of a much older man.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover



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