upturned

Example Sentences

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His upturned eyes express calm wonder as his gaze meets that of the infant Jesus.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Instead, she replaced the couch, reinforced the yard and made peace with an upturned lawn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

In his case, he had an upturned neck guard.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025

Spending 35 hours trapped in a pitch-black air pocket in the upturned hull of a boat has taken its toll on Lucianna Galetta, her voice cracking as she recounts her ordeal.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2025

Dunwing hopped on the upturned chair, twittering with elation.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques