jaws

Example Sentences

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Argentina had pulled a victory from the jaws of utter humiliation, 3-2.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

Impressive fight to snatch a draw from jaws of defeat.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

But no outcome left as many jaws on the floor as the Maine Senate race.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

It could be contrived and improbable and old-fashioned in its triumphs snatched from the jaws of defeat, and I completely loved it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Still humming softly, I placed the tines of the pitchfork into the narrow opening between the jaws of the animal trap.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce