curled
Example Sentences
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At just six months old, the leaf monkey curled up inside DNP vet Thanawadee Phaichana's rubber-gloved hand is very small indeed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Some days I just curled into the foetal position and stayed in bed because the pain was so severe," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Alas, that victory was aided by a pair of crashes suffered by Kuss, the beloved Coloradan who was lucky to be saved by temporary fencing as he curled around a rocky descent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Although it’s his version of normal, Randolph said he wouldn’t blame the boy if Carter curled up in a ball and sulked about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
I looked over at Baby Joe, curled up on his mat, remembering the earnest look in his eyes that had reminded me my life mattered.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
