drooped

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2025

She explained she was given steroid injections and left with swelling before her face dropped and remained drooped for seven months, during which time she said she hid in her house.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

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

To be sure, though, there was something uncanny — even a little creepy — about these performers who moved a little sluggishly, their eyes drooped.

From New York Times • Aug. 15, 2022

Then the seven outlined heads in the front pews drooped and the vicar removed his tortoiseshell glasses, lifted his chin and with eyes closed addressed the heavenly powers in his weary, sorrowful singsong.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan