cheek

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

Similarly, a simple cheek swab can often be used to find a compatible stem-cell donor thanks to advances in DNA testing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

A pope’s main role is to bear witness to the words of Christ, who said far more about taking care of the meek and turning the other cheek than he did about waging war.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Though he was a preacher’s son, it was at school where he learned to turn the other cheek.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck