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is grimacing

  • present progressive of grimace (3rd person singular).

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Islam Iskau, who's 72, is wearing an oxygen mask and is grimacing from pains in his leg.

From BBC Feb. 14, 2025

"You can see it kind of looks like Pence is grimacing," Karl said.

From Salon Nov. 12, 2021

Really gutsy stuff from Stan, who is grimacing in pain each time he hits the ball.

From The Guardian May 28, 2018

In the video, Nicole Carroll is grimacing, tears welling in her eyes.

From New York Times Aug. 18, 2014

Somewhere below me George Clooney is grimacing at the camera, but I do not know.

From The Guardian Mar. 25, 2010