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The lips instead of being everted were in parallel planes—those, namely, of the top and bottom of the net.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various

The invagination above the diaphragm, consisting of both endocyst and ectocyst, is then everted.

From Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & Polyzoa by Annandale, Nelson

The lip is everted, and its mucous membrane unduly prominent.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

The lip is swollen and everted, and there is a considerable area of induration around.

From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander

No sound escaped from Imbrie, but his smooth face turned hideous with rage; the lips everted over the clenched teeth, the ruddy skin livid and blotchy.

From The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] by Footner, Hulbert