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

pursed



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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

Their foreheads were pressed together, their eyes were shut, their hands clasped; her lips were ever-so-slightly pursed, his forehead was wrinkled in concentration.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2025

Mr Millard-Smith said PCNs were "a contractual debt", which could ultimately be pursed through the civil courts and result in a County Court Judgement, which can affect your credit rating.

From BBC Nov. 30, 2024

That's a wonderful skill that pursed lips breathing.

From Salon Sep. 18, 2024

Rachel pursed her lips, but did not say anything at first.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro



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