crumple
Example Sentences
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If she was passing out papers, she didn’t crumple mine or throw it on the floor.
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In the former he proved compellingly contemplative and introspective, while in the latter he established an impressive arc, growing from unleashing unbounded, extroverted dimensions to embodying crumpled dejection.
When Chase’s eyes cleared from the flash, he saw his father crumpled beneath the tree.
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He could walk to Anastasia's room, and if his arms reached far enough—he was pretty certain they would—he could pull all the papers off her desk and crumple them into balls.
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He dug into his pocket and pulled out a crumpled piece of silver paper.
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