mouthed

Example Sentences

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In a second phase of the study, the researchers simulated how the body might process lead if children mouthed or chewed on clothing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

In our century, it’s been reworked for the screen more than 50 times, and mouthed by everyone from Ethan Hawke and Danny Devito to Shelley Long.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

The midfielder pointed to match-winner Hamza Igamane and mouthed the Moroccan's name after his stunning strike clinched a second Old Firm win in a row.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2025

For a brief moment that felt much longer, the inauguration audience suffered in awkward silence until Underwood mouthed to an audio technician that she was going to continue on without the music.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Even though this was decidedly not in their talking points, Maya-Jade gave him a supporting nod and mouthed, Go on.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman