toothless

Example Sentences

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Standing about 25 inches tall, it likely had a toothless beak, large eye sockets, and hollow bones.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

They are lulled into a smug confidence that his threats will always be toothless bluster.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Kane's potential absence is an immediate concern, leaving Tuchel short of viable alternatives when he needs them most, especially given these two toothless performances without him.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The toothless bottom-feeder, which looks like a prehistoric catfish and can weigh over 200 pounds, has been overfished globally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Just before we left, a toothless old man, suffering from tuberculosis, came by to have a drink.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane