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open-mouthed

[oh-puhn-mouthd, -moutht] / ˈoʊ pənˈmaʊðd, -ˈmaʊθt /




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People here have looked on open mouthed on what's happened in the last few days in the markets and are worried about the consequences.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2022

I remember turning to my granddad open mouthed with admiration and him saying to me with his hand cupped over my ear 'See what you're missing!'.

From The Guardian • Oct. 25, 2019

The first time I went, in early 2011, I was quite literally open mouthed at the devastation.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2013

When Agirretxe ran through, Real Sociedad's players might have known what he was going to do but everyone else was left open mouthed as he scooped in a unexpectedly fitting finish.

From The Guardian • Apr. 29, 2013

She was too astounded to reply at once, but sat staring at me open mouthed.

From By Wit of Woman by Marchmont, Arthur W. (Arthur Williams)




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