cheek

Example Sentences

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Daphne and Eddie magnanimously turn the other cheek and then go back to lavishing one another with murmured compliments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

A cheek has never been turned more obviously, publicly or sincerely.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Meloni received Rubio politely, with the customary Italian cheek kisses and brief hug, but without the demonstrative warmth she sometimes shows other dignitaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

In the photograph, she has a blistering wound on her cheek.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I suck in my cheek, trying to keep control.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko