drooped

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Jackie, who turns 13 this spring, puffed up her feathers, drooped her wings, bore down and released her latest egg, according to the group.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

She explained she was given steroid injections and left with swelling before her face dropped and remained drooped for seven months, during which time she said she hid in her house.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

Knowing what signs to look for — drooped wings, strange droppings, issues with laying — and what might be causing it can save you heartache down the line.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Discussing this period, Bell’s smile drooped, and he turned contemplative.

From New York Times • Jul. 4, 2022

He sailed a rough chopping sea above which clouds drooped and drifted in vast mournful veils.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin