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

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

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2024

They are silently mouthing prayers, and ask not to be interrupted.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024

He was clearly mouthing “wow,” and giddy enough taking in the rapturous crowd that I wondered if he might misstep and fall off the narrow sliver of stage.

From Slate • Aug. 7, 2024

“Salaams,” she says while she’s looking in the other direction and mouthing something to someone else.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan