Example Sentences

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Nevertheless, a cheeky portion of blue-green paint contorts itself into a standing position in the corner, fighting against the weight that urges the rest of the work Earthward.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Like an ever-so-slight key change in the final chorus, “Mother Mary” gradually contorts the longer Sam and Mary talk.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

An actor differs: “One contorts oneself thousands of times, but dies only once … It’s simply not worth it.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025

Callahan, 13, contorts herself into a backbend as 7-year-old Hudson fiddles with a balloon and 10-year-old Keegan plays the piano.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Her face contorts, and for a moment I’m afraid she’s going to cry.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen