mouth

Example Sentences

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"I had no one to talk to all day -- to the point my mouth almost felt stale from not speaking. But then this little one came along and chatters with me all the time."

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Player covers their mouth in a confrontational situation: A referee can send the player off.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The same pattern appeared in circuits linked to the fly's wings, mouth, and other body parts.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Korda gasped, covered her mouth, waved to the crowd and wiped away tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Though I can’t see them, it’s hard not to picture the scene: Dad with his elbows on the table, his hands clasped in front of him, covering his mouth.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold