grimacing
Example Sentences
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The Lakers were down by nine when Doncic departed, rubbing the back of his left thigh and grimacing in discomfort and clear frustration.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
“Tiny little mic,” she said, grimacing at a recent premiere.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026
With his eyes closed and his face grimacing, he grappled for a bolt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026
“That was disgusting!” a man shouts into the mic, flashing a grimacing expression.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
I can’t tell if he’s smiling or grimacing.
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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