jaw
Example Sentences
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The paleontologist said he hoped to find teeth — or even a lower jaw — because it is key to further identifying the animal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Many also arrive with chronic jaw or facial pain and report poor sleep, all of which need assessing in their own right, he says, rather than simply being blamed on the grinding.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
"Moving the jaw muscles activates the big salivary glands. It cleans the mouth, it protects the teeth and it's vital for digestion."
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Ella can't remember when she first started grinding her teeth at night, but she can vividly recall the excruciating jaw ache, the headaches, and being told her molars were disappearing.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
As her whole body shook the fairy queen’s mouth suddenly unhinged, and her lower jaw dropped open far enough to almost curl up under itself.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
