pursed
Example Sentences
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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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