pursed
Example Sentences
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Two young women who appeared to be in their early 20s posed for selfies under a “Wish Tree,” mouths pursed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
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
Frowning brows, narrowing eyes and pursed lips often follow missed shots.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2025
You've got the thing up your nose and the pursed lips breathing.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2024
Her lips pursed, like they were stuck in a pre-scold, but she held it back.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
