cocked

Example Sentences

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He furrowed his brow and cocked his head in confusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

He always wore "a cocked hat, buckles at the knees and shoes, as well as a cross-handled cane, over which he stooped in his gait".

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

So USC’s leading receiver cocked back his arm and slung it as hard as he could.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2024

She looked at me with her head cocked to the right, her eyebrows raised, and that half smile she wore when she knew she was right.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles