cheek

Example Sentences

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Her face remained impassive even as tears formed and began to travel down her cheek.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

For the last two of those matches, against Worcestershire and the return at Kent, he will have Stokes in the dressing room, assuming the all-rounder's recovery from cheek surgery continues as planned.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Parvovirus, also known as slapped cheek syndrome, is usually harmless to children but Arthur was extremely unwell because of his immature immune system.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

His russet beard was a bird’s nest tangle; one cheek was pulled downwards by an ugly scar, and whatever had bitten him had taken off one ear.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver