mouth

Example Sentences

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"When the conversation is confrontational, covering the mouth means that you are doing something very wrong, potentially, and the sanction is the red card."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

She improved, went home, then started developing a rash, a high fever and sores in her mouth.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

He has however been criticized by environmentalists for his support of a massive oil exploration project near the mouth of the Amazon River.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Word of mouth and trust among friends at country clubs and high-net-worth social circles helped provide a ready supply of victims and give him a “halo effect” of exclusivity.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

She nods and wipes sauce from the corner of her mouth with her thumb.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam