crinkling

Example Sentences

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Tired and graying, crows’ feet crinkling around his eyes, Djokovic summoned the vintage stuff and gave himself a chance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

“Animal organs, ground up!” one guest squealed, crinkling his nose.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

Its smile will be warm and welcoming, with just the right amount of pupil dilation and crinkling at the corner of the eyes.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2024

“Us being here, accredited, I feel like I am a part of this,” Guzmán said, eyes crinkling with a broad smile.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2023

Denise just goes back to work, crinkling her face up in embarrassment or maybe disgust.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich