drooped

Example Sentences

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Mark's speech started to go, and one side of his face drooped - classic stroke symptoms.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 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

Within moments, her long neck drooped and her eyelids fluttered at half-mast.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 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

My father sat at the edge of his recliner, his hands drooped over the armrests, his head bowed.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez