grimacing

Example Sentences

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His angular head topped with a green felt crown; his toothy mouth a sinister, grimacing gash; his eyes blackened with what looks like charcoal.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

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

Ivan stopped grimacing and gingerly tested his arm’s range of motion.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack