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jaw

[jaw] / dʒɔ /






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Additional footage posted to TikTok appears to show a visibly shaken Lucki climbing into the back seat of a black car with a wound near his jaw.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

While a fish jaw was not what Bow had hoped for, he said "it felt good" to have been part of the team that had "contributed to science".

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

The paleontologist said he hoped to find teeth — or even a lower jaw — because it is key to further identifying the animal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

"Moving the jaw muscles activates the big salivary glands. It cleans the mouth, it protects the teeth and it's vital for digestion."

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

He tugged at the heavy whiskers that ran down both sides of his jaw.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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