cast down
Example Sentences
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His piercing blue eyes cast down briefly at the floor as he thought about the moment he almost pushed himself past his limits.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024
I brushed my teeth with my eyes cast down at the sink.
From Salon • May 29, 2023
"I see," Songmi says, her eyes cast down.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2023
Or, metaphorically, she says, “Caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater, flashlight cast down in the aisles, guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2022
I nodded feebly, my head cast down like a victim awaiting sentencing.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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