press together
Example Sentences
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Fill each round of dough with a heaping tablespoon of the apple filling, then, using a little water on your fingers, wet the edge of the dough and press together into a half-moon.
From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023
We joke about it now, when we do press together, but we all just look at each other when people say, "Can you tell us anything?"
From Salon • Mar. 20, 2023
Their lips press together in a long flat line, giving them a constant expression of slightly comic seriousness, like the classic emoji: 😐.
From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2021
Nastrini’s performance was one for Bruins lore in that he hadn’t pitched since Feb. 26 after undergoing surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome in his shoulder, where nerves and blood vessels press together.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2019
But tonight his lips press together and whistle “Jolene” by Dolly Parton.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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