Example Sentences

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But in the Game 5 loss to Minnesota that ended their season Wednesday, Luka Doncic was grimacing after a foul jammed his lower back in the first half.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

Scherzer was grimacing and stretching even before he came out of the dugout for the bottom of the fourth inning with a 3-0 lead.

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Johnson clenched his hand at his waist and was grimacing in pain.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 20, 2023

Today, a tired-eyed man was grimacing as he waited to discover what lay behind the 30% overall safety he’d chosen.

From Slate • Sep. 24, 2022

Brian turned again to glance at the pilot who had both hands on his stomach and was grimacing in pain, reaching for the left shoulder again as Brian watched.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen