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

With his eyes closed and his face grimacing, he grappled for a bolt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Muchova, who began grimacing because of an issue with her left leg in the sixth game, called for the trainer and received medical attention off court.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

He holds the movie up, grimacing, sweating, screaming, so that every beat feels more important than it is.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2025

“I’m a condemned man,” Bud wailed, grimacing, “and my wife thinks it’s funny.”

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols