pursed
Example Sentences
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There were sunglasses, silly expressions and pursed selfie faces in the mirror.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026
The visit has the heavy air of obligation — they don’t see Dad very often — and when he clumsily welcomes them into his ramshackle house, pregnant pauses and pursed lips ensue.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025
Her performance, featuring a giant disco ball pursed between two red lips, is gloriously OTT, and she has an enviable set of pipes.
From BBC • May 9, 2025
The retired aerospace engineer, who lives in Sierra Madre, did about four reps before his teeth clenched, his legs trembled and he let out short puffs of air through pursed lips.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024
He pursed his lips and turned away, and found something of interest to stare at near his shoe.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
