baring

Example Sentences

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The aboatia puts his game face on, which means baring his teeth and puffing up his fur.

From Literature

Autumn scrambles up and brandishes her sword, baring her teeth in response before yelling, “For … us!”

From Literature

She smiled hugely, baring her pearly white teeth in what could only be called a wolfish grin.

From Literature

“Take some bread so you don’t get peckish, but save your appetite for dinner. It’s rude to ask personal questions, but show an interest in the other guests. When in doubt, smile! Without baring your teeth, of course; people might take it the wrong way. Just be yourselves, dearies. But on your best behavior! And whatever you do, don’t be nervous.”

From Literature

At one point, Chet — mimicking Murray’s “Merry Gentlemen” striptease — tears off his tuxedo, and while baring his washboard abs, tries to save the day when Kate’s Christmas tree catches fire in homage to “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”

From Los Angeles Times