crinkling

Example Sentences

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Tired and graying, crows’ feet crinkling around his eyes, Djokovic summoned the vintage stuff and gave himself a chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“Animal organs, ground up!” one guest squealed, crinkling his nose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

Its smile will be warm and welcoming, with just the right amount of pupil dilation and crinkling at the corner of the eyes.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2024

Soft brown needles lined the ground under our feet as we padded down the path to climb inside, turning the pages of library books as we swayed, limbs intermingling, dust jackets crinkling.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2022

She was a short, wide-built lady with wise eyes and a crinkling smile.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama