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

Aaron Conner, 20, sits in his wheelchair grimacing in pain on Nov. 19, 2023.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

He was rubbing his sore leg and grimacing.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos