droop
Example Sentences
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It’s as if, when Early dons Maddie’s blonde wig, complete with perfectly placed flyaways that droop into his face, he is neither himself nor the character, but every woman.
From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026
Saltires won't droop down hotels or poke out car windows, McGinn's name won't keep them up at night and cones will no longer land on any statues.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026
Possible symptoms include face weakness, where one side of the face might droop, arm weakness and speech problems.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The dancers droop and drag when they’re alone, anxiously turning in on themselves as though they might like to disappear entirely.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024
He stared deep into the deadly eyes, his lids began to droop heavily….
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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