mouthing

Example Sentences

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But this year it was disclosed she sent an email to Epstein weeks later apologizing for bad mouthing him and referring to him as her “supreme friend.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 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

The proud father is seen smiling, mouthing the lyrics and dancing in place, with the back of the couch obscuring the view of his right leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025

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

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

Neville backed away, his wand up, mouthing wordlessly.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling