jaws

Example Sentences

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First-responders used the jaws of life to free the vehicle’s passengers, according to media reports.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

In keeping with my longstanding policy of avoiding actions that might put me between the jaws of a crocodile, the expedition is not exactly the kind that might entice me to find my wading boots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

The ability to rescue victory from the jaws of defeat, to conjure three points from the ashes.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

The drama was reminiscent of United's glory days under Alex Ferguson when victory was often snatched from the jaws of defeat.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

With all that soft padding on the jaws of the trap, it probably wouldn’t hurt a monkey’s paw at all.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls