jawed
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of jawed
Example Sentences
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During the chaos, one group gained a lasting advantage and ultimately reshaped life on Earth: jawed vertebrates.
From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026
Their analysis revealed a steady but striking rise in jawed vertebrate diversity following the extinction.
From Science Daily • Jan. 11, 2026
“They very convincingly show that all living jawed vertebrates have synovial joints,” says Gage Crump, a developmental biologist at the University of Southern California who was not involved with the work.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 25, 2024
As Alvarado led a New Orleans second-half comeback, the fiery guard jawed right at Russell every time he beat him off the dribble, every time he made the right pass or hit the big shot.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024
“What did Van Campen say about me sleeping late in the morn- *N»> mgs? “She just jawed about it.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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