drooped

Example Sentences

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Within days her eyelid had drooped and swelled.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 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

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

Roses and peonies bloomed in the garden; tulips and lilies drooped gracefully in studio vases.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman