mouthed

Example Sentences

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In a second phase of the study, the researchers simulated how the body might process lead if children mouthed or chewed on clothing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

"A striking aspect of all of Kundanlal's elaborate scheming on behalf of these families was how close mouthed he remained, keeping up appearances of technology transfer to India until the very end," Gupta writes.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025

On a bench across from the doors, two immigration agents nodded at each other and one mouthed, “Let’s go.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2025

In consecutive weeks, Myers mouthed "elbows up" at the camera.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2025

Lil looked at me and mouthed the words Helen Burns.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt