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

Growth finally began to pick up after the Covid-19 pandemic, driven by the country's economic and digital acceleration, as well as word of mouth.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

That was the first word out of Mikel Arteta's mouth in his post-match news conference when asked how he would sum up the Champions League final defeat to Paris St-Germain in Budapest.

From BBC • May 30, 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

A sob chokes its way up my throat and I cover my mouth.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam