Sentence examples for closed teeth from inspiring English sources

"No, thanks," I said, my mouth then closed, teeth clenched, eyes big and bright like the white of a flame.

His sharp intakes of breath caught the clash of a closing hi-hat, a high-pitched buzz through his closed teeth created the vibrato of an electric guitar.

Some researchers have theorised that the seals might suck water into their mouths and swish it past their closed teeth to capture krill.

Then he turned to the audience, and, projecting his words with distinct care, he said, "He's — just — fine!" He gave a thick, congested laugh through his closed teeth.

Not as much sound will come out if it has to snake past your closed teeth and lips first.

"At times, he appears about to burst with fury, his fists closed, his teeth clenched, his large head shaking as he loses the struggle to contain himself".

Your computer is shut down, your chemistry book closed, your teeth brushed.

An alligator has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw.

An alligator, on the other hand, has a wider upper jaw, so when its mouth is closed the teeth in the lower jaw fit into sockets of the upper jaw, hidden from view.

With this, the act of biting is limited to just "closing the teeth" and fails to consider not only the possibility that the recording material did not respond properly, but also that the evaluator has not detected simulations, habits or simple oral parafunctions that may compromise the quality of a sample.

This dental occlusion is also habitual because it is obtained spontaneously and routinely each time an individual decides to close the teeth in complete and full contact with each other.