upturned
Example Sentences
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"The family asked us to help via Facebook," said volunteer Charlotte Darribat, as she fed the reptile near upturned sunchairs and strewn clothes in the town of Lege-Cap-Ferret.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
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
Still, it’s nice to have a sweeping view of the first film’s prosthetic makeup: the Cowardly Lion’s upturned nostrils, the Scarecrow’s baggy jowls, the real horses painted purple and red with Jell-O.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
The lamp is on an upturned crate next to a cot.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
