Example Sentences

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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

Betsen, by now, is grimacing and chortling in equal measure.

From The Guardian • Jan. 18, 2011