crinkled
Example Sentences
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Now, with the election ban lifted, Le Pen crinkled her brow at Bouleau’s line of questioning.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Mr. Hur crinkled an eyebrow and corrected him: No, he said, she occupied that post under President Obama.
From New York Times ● Mar. 12, 2024
The school-age children ran through the aisles with their school supply lists crinkled in their hands, waiting for Villanueva to approve or reject the items they selected.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
Her face crinkled and she began to cry, whispering that she still dreams of him.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
At the word “optimistic,” Lady Constance crinkled her nose in the manner of a person detecting a bad smell.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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