mouthing

Example Sentences

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Don’t buy it, because even those mouthing it don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

The teenager certainly seemed to enjoy her moment in the spotlight, unlike her younger sister, Rumi, who came on stage during Protector, shyly mouthing the words whilst being held by Beyoncé.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2025

Two fans held up “Fire Nico” signs, and one was seen mouthing those same words on the video screens before being ejected.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2025

"Oh no," he added, before silently mouthing the word into the microphone.

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

He read books, slowly, mouthing words, holding them reverently like an altar boy the missal for the officiating priest.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez