Example Sentences

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The anchor lines were tight, but one was drooping in the water.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

One side of her face was drooping, apparently from Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which can occur when the shingles virus reaches a facial nerve near the ears.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2023

They thought she was dressed immodestly—perhaps a wisp of hair was out of place, or maybe her hijab was drooping.

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2022

“One eye was drooping a little. I held her hand and said, ‘Are you OK?’

From New York Times • Apr. 9, 2022

Pantalaimon was drooping, and he had to change to a mouse and settle inside her dressing-gown pocket.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman