Example Sentences
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Once he confirmed Hincapié’s action, the referee issued a red card and the Ecuador player became the second player this World Cup for violating FIFA’s restriction against players covering their mouths during heated exchanges.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Dutch travelers have stood, mouths agape, before the treasures at Buc-ee’s gas stations, while German fans embrace the American rite of the 1 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
You know the old joke: They aren’t making any more land, but they are making more mouths.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
Players covering their mouths: Any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Powerful bursts of noise blasted from their mouths.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
