cheek
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Then he kisses kitty on the cheek and reintroduces him as Maní – the Spanish word for peanut.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
On cue he strolled into shot and planted a jokey kiss on his cheek before vanishing.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 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
"We can't just keep taking blows, turning the other cheek, taking more blows, and then turning the other cheek again," she added.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
So Nim blew iguana kisses into the phone and went back to the hut, and the breeze flicked her hair and was cool against her cheek.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
"In Neapolitan culture, if a child is a little chubby with rosy cheeks, people often think they're healthy."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
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
Some supporters hurried to work still wearing Spain jerseys, while others had red and yellow face paint streaked across their cheeks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
KOW Wagyu beef cheeks require minimal effort for a massive flavor payoff.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
My forehead shines with sweat, and my cheeks are still pink from the Hawaiian sun.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
