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  • past participle of purse.
  • past tense form of purse.

pursed



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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

Windsor, wearing a grey sweatshirt, sighed and pursed his lips in the dock as the verdicts were announced.

From BBC Oct. 7, 2025

That's a wonderful skill that pursed lips breathing.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2024

Anya nudged him, and when he looked at her, she pursed her lips and whistled.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack



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