Meaning:
* To bring the lips together into a tight, closed position, often expressing disapproval, concentration, or determination.
* To pucker the lips.
* To contract or draw together, as in the folds of a garment or a piece of fabric.
Examples:
* "She pursed her lips in disapproval."
* "He pursed his lips in concentration as he tried to solve the puzzle."
* "The curtains were pursed tightly shut."
Other possible meanings:
* In some cases, "pursed" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is being drawn together or made smaller. For example, "The company pursed its lips at the idea of investing more money."
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