mouthed

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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

England midfielder Bellingham stood open mouthed when Valverde scored his brilliant third, lifting the ball over City defender Marc Guehi before lashing a volley past keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Diddy mouthed the words “thank you” to the jurors after they confirmed the verdicts were correct.

From Salon • Jul. 2, 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

Cautiously, as if she was trying not to be seen by anyone else, she raised one eyebrow and mouthed something—“Walk”? What did that mean?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix