jaws

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The team believes giant prey animals may have triggered an "evolutionary arms race" in which predators evolved stronger jaws and skulls to overpower increasingly massive herbivores.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

City only managed to snatch a draw from the jaws of defeat at Everton, but how vital could that point be in three weeks' time?

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Something preciously human survives the supernatural barrage, and it’s this tender quality that rescues “The Lost Boys” from the jaws of vampire musical defeat.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Despite the danger, this activist claims to have saved 36 Bengal tigers from guns or traps -- and 106 local residents from the animals' jaws.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The letters in her lap fell to the floor, and her mouth fell as far open as her jaws would allow.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood