mouthing

Example Sentences

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Don’t buy it, because even those mouthing it don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Mamdani jumped right in, clapping wildly, mouthing the words, and then grabbed the mic: “Remember to vote June 24th!”

From Slate • Apr. 5, 2025

Two fans held up “Fire Nico” signs, and one was seen mouthing those same words on the video screens before being ejected.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

"Oh no," he added, before silently mouthing the word into the microphone.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

She would turn the pages carefully, running her finger over the black lines on flimsy paper, mouthing the words to herself, until she found the one she wanted.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline