pursed
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Windsor, wearing a grey sweatshirt, sighed and pursed his lips in the dock as the verdicts were announced.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2025
In the current, so-called third design generation, the hood slopes down to form the stiff upper lip of a mouth pursed with purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2025
His body language certainly didn’t project enthusiasm at the prospect of remaining with the Lakers for the remainder of his career, as his voice was monotone and his lips were pursed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2025
Barnes nails Trump’s pursed lips and soft squint without ever descending into mimicry.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2024
Rachel pursed her lips, but did not say anything at first.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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