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agape

[uh-geyp, uh-gap] / əˈgeɪp, əˈgæp /


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There I was, learning about the end of this particular chapter of democracy while trying on jorts 50 percent off at a Gap Outlet, my mouth agape at the not-surprising but still-shocking news.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2024

Rafael Nadal, left arm across his chest, feet levitating above the court and mouth agape, has just walloped a trademark forehand winner.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

The record stops spinning, and fellow Barbies and Kens stop dancing and stare with mouths agape.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2023

Aphids are probably not harmful if accidentally ingested, which some city types have been expressing is a concern if they walk down the street with jaws agape.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

In the darkness, how to move?—with death’s ten thousand jaws agape, and waiting in the darkness.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin




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