cheek
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But to turn the other cheek at this point, or even to chalk these changes up to healthful new habits, would be to ignore the obvious.
From Salon ● Aug. 8, 2026
He ended the Ashes with an adductor problem, then suffered a horrific broken cheek when struck by a ball while coaching the Durham academy.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
His obsession with late-night television is almost endearing, like a child who bursts into tears on their birthday because someone smooshed a cupcake into their cheek.
From Slate ● Jun. 11, 2026
Pecking Lee on the cheek, Mann relished the big-arena rock moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
Wearily, he laid his cheek against Moose and tried not to cry.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
Eyes red, cheeks tear-stained and foreheads pouring sweat, the two squirmed in their seats and Bernthal said he was going to be sick.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
KOW Wagyu beef cheeks require minimal effort for a massive flavor payoff.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Eala wins 'for all the girls with ruffled socks and chubby cheeks'
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
Others lined up to pay $10 to mall staff wearing "Face Painter" vests before posing for selfies with cheeks bearing their national side's colors.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
I will my legs to move faster, tripping over the uneven sidewalk while the tears I refused to give him chase each other down my cheeks.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
