grimace

Example Sentences

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I stood as far back as I could in the snug compartment and grimaced my way through it.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank was furious at his team's lack of aggression at Arsenal, visibly grimacing when he pointed out they only won 17 out of 53 duels and second-ball situations.

From BBC

I blink them back and try for a lopsided smile … but it deflates and melts into an ugly grimace.

From Literature

The folds of his skin looked deeper than usual, and his smile seemed forced, like he was grinning through a grimace.

From Literature

Following so many years of sweaty anti-heroes grimacing through dim spaces or slugging it out in grime, the Sheridan-influenced West is an unspoiled treasure worth fighting over.

From Salon