cocked
Example Sentences
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The thud of a hammering Hulksmash rattles our seats; later, a cocked rifle is so crisp we perk up like a dog hearing the mailman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
She cocked her head, padded cautiously across the patio, and hid beneath a chair.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
Leon, with his Martine Rose loafers and True Religion Jeans, seems to be constantly scanning the room, walking around with his arms crossing his chest and his head slightly cocked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2024
The old woman cocked her head like a bird and rubbed a thumb against her amulet.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
