pursed
Example Sentences
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Two young women who appeared to be in their early 20s posed for selfies under a “Wish Tree,” mouths pursed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In the current, so-called third design generation, the hood slopes down to form the stiff upper lip of a mouth pursed with purpose.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 25, 2025
Frowning brows, narrowing eyes and pursed lips often follow missed shots.
From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025
Their foreheads were pressed together, their eyes were shut, their hands clasped; her lips were ever-so-slightly pursed, his forehead was wrinkled in concentration.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2025
“Not long before,” she admitted, and she pursed her lips.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
