lips

Example Sentences

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Joining tourists at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, Gregory Scott from Atlanta echoed a question on the lips of supporters and opponents of Trump alike.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

He sips small amounts of ice water because drinking too much is akin to licking one’s lips, causing them to chap.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Stina Blackstenius picked herself up off the Emirates Stadium turf, gave a gentle high five to Arsenal team-mate Smilla Holmberg and allowed a slight smile to cross her lips.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Later, explaining to his mom why he doesn’t have any friends his own age, Valdi purses his lips in a mimicry of the older men who would engulf him — a touchingly sad little detail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“I’m sure,” I say, forcing an I’m-fine-you-don’t-need-to-worry-about-me smile to sit on my lips while my hand flails around for the door handle.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam