cocked
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The thud of a hammering Hulksmash rattles our seats; later, a cocked rifle is so crisp we perk up like a dog hearing the mailman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
She cocked her head, padded cautiously across the patio, and hid beneath a chair.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2025
He leans back in his office chair, hands folded in his lap and baseball hat cocked high on his head.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2024
Gum Baby cocked her head and looked at me like I’d just slapped her.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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