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jaws

NOUN
maw
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It inherently asks us to consume these people and needs us to in order to make money, but sometimes consumers want to unhinge their jaws and eat these stars whole, a frightening and unsettling behavior.

From Slate Aug. 5, 2026

Its immense size and powerful jaws would have made it capable of attacking dinosaurs and other large animals that approached the water.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

The right dose protects them, but too much can stunt their growth or glue their jaws shut.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

When Rams coach Sean McVay delivered the news to members of the nonprofits at Rams training camp Monday, kids’ jaws dropped as the group broke into applause.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Robin invited us to touch her serrated teeth and examine her snout before Ray removed the jaws.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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