cocked
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In the photo, the president-elect wears a stern expression, eyes cocked.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025
Abu Zaid, a bearded militant with the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham, cocked his ear toward the roar.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024
He always wore "a cocked hat, buckles at the knees and shoes, as well as a cross-handled cane, over which he stooped in his gait".
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024
Baldwin described for news anchor George Stephanopoulos how he pointed the gun at Hutchins and cocked the hammer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2024
He cocked his head, tapping his lower lip as though he found the concept absolutely befuddling.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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