cheek

Example Sentences

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Based on moderate wear on its cheek teeth, the individual likely died in early to middle adulthood.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

In early scenes, he has a small curved line denoting a chubby chin, which changes over time to straight lines on each cheek, narrowing his face when he is old and infirm.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The hitters of lovable Team Italy celebrated home runs with shots of Italian espresso in a dugout dripping with cheek kisses and caffeine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

Team captain Vinnie Pasquantino then finishes the ritual by kissing his teammate once on each cheek.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Cam shook his head, slow, back and forth, his hair brushing her cheek, her forehead.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith