cheek

Example Sentences

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Her face remained impassive even as tears formed and began to travel down her cheek.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

A fragment from a much larger painting, it shows a severe Mary with the small hand of the Christ Child tenderly grazing her cheek.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

One man, who joined the SYP at the same time as Linden as a teenager, said Linden's touching, on the face or the cheek or the neck, was "relentless".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

When Auntie Nina comes in, she embraces Tūtū and gently kisses her cheek.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila