drooped

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

She drew laughter when she stepped in to lift the microphone near a student’s face after it repeatedly drooped too low.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Knowing what signs to look for — drooped wings, strange droppings, issues with laying — and what might be causing it can save you heartache down the line.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Discussing this period, Bell’s smile drooped, and he turned contemplative.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2022

But her skin had drooped, so it hung down in a grouchy look, and sometimes it was hard to see the smile underneath.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry