droopy

Example Sentences

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William, who Rona chirpily informs us has “a rare mucous membrane disorder,” is happy to get “lugubrious”: “Meaning extremely sad and droopy? A topic I am all too familiar with.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

"The latest economic data are considerably more upbeat than the droopy August jobs report," said Bill Adams, chief economist for Comerica Bank.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

The illness started last summer with headaches, blurry vision and a droopy face, alarming doctors at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

The only trick that both Sandonato and Stevens vouched for is sticking a pin through the stem of droopy flowers about an inch below the bloom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023

I think it’s true that dog owners can resemble their pets, like a guy with shaggy hair and a droopy face might have a dog with shaggy fur and a droopy face.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio