hangdog

Example Sentences

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But that hangdog Villaraigosa was nowhere to be seen tonight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“Please, don’t make me talk so much,” he said recently, in a low register, his hangdog eyes pleading with the universe.

From New York Times • Jan. 7, 2024

Finn Russell looked hangdog - and that takes some doing.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2023

In contrast, Walls' Kamal is the film's point guard, carrying the film with his dexterity as well as his deadpan and hangdog expressions.

From Salon • May 18, 2023

Even three stories up, Luke could see Matthew’s hangdog expression.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix