purse
noun
Example Sentences
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Two young women who appeared to be in their early 20s posed for selfies under a “Wish Tree,” mouths pursed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
There were sunglasses, silly expressions and pursed selfie faces in the mirror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Frowning brows, narrowing eyes and pursed lips often follow missed shots.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2025
Barnes nails Trump’s pursed lips and soft squint without ever descending into mimicry.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2024
Mrs. Harrison pursed her lips and waved Ophie over.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
