lip

Example Sentences

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You’re invoking the widely held assumption that he lip syncs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He told the three-judge panel that the court must not pay "lip service" to human rights, adding that the right to criticise state organs is protected by China's constitution.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"I just want to see my top lip again," he mourns ruefully.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Mr. Epstein pays only lip service to the idea that constraints aren’t always beneficial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“Anja told us,” said Mal, and her lip curled at the name, “that the dragon is a jaculus.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell