agape

Example Sentences

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Davies tells Newsbeat he shared his plan with BBC bosses, leaving them "with jaws agape, loving it".

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

There I was, learning about the end of this particular chapter of democracy while trying on jorts 50 percent off at a Gap Outlet, my mouth agape at the not-surprising but still-shocking news.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2024

“Do less” is a thought I had about her as recently as August, when she stood, mouth agape, in supposed awe at her crowd’s endless standing ovation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2024

Mouths agape, their snaggle teeth showing, they are still silver-bright from the sea.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

The passenger door was flung open, and his mother emerged from it, her mouth agape, and Moss dropped his bag at his side.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro