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Joining tourists at the Lincoln Memorial on Wednesday, Gregory Scott from Atlanta echoed a question on the lips of supporters and opponents of Trump alike.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Some people love the sound of songs blown through puckered lips, or at least appreciate the effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Stina Blackstenius picked herself up off the Emirates Stadium turf, gave a gentle high five to Arsenal team-mate Smilla Holmberg and allowed a slight smile to cross her lips.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

His lips had a bluish hue, which a consultant concluded was the tell-tale sign of a respiratory failure.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

When she had filled her chest with air, she closed her eyes, lifted the glass to her lips, and drained it down.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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