agape
Example Sentences
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Dutch travelers have stood, mouths agape, before the treasures at Buc-ee’s gas stations, while German fans embrace the American rite of the 1 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
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
Rafael Nadal, left arm across his chest, feet levitating above the court and mouth agape, has just walloped a trademark forehand winner.
From BBC ● May 24, 2024
He looked so frail in a wheelchair, his legs covered by a blanket and his mouth agape, that it shocked friends in the church and admirers watching on television.
From New York Times ● Feb. 17, 2024
There were too many eyes and mouths agape, accusing and murmuring.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
Vocabulary lists containing agape
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