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[bask] / bæsk /




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There’s ample media coverage of older Americans who bask in apparent paradise somewhere far from home.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

When we are young, we get to bask in undiluted parental attention.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, he was content to bask in the attention at the podium, while keeping his ambitions to himself.

From Barron's May 6, 2026

She refused to be drawn on what her future plans could look like when interviewed in the ring, and rightly so as she deserves time to bask in the glory of her achievement.

From BBC Apr. 5, 2026

Now all eyes turned to the footlights, as each dancer came forward to take a bow and bask in the applause.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

For all his talk of how draining the job is - and that much is beyond dispute - he clearly basks in it.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

While Guy basks in professional success, Rosemary begins to wilt, enduring intense pain and flashbacks to a nightmare she had on the night of conception.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 7, 2025

As Ryan Coogler basks in the critical and commercial triumphs of his latest film, “Sinners,” he turns a mirror back on the people who helped make that success possible.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2025

Kali Uchis basks in pleasure on her fourth studio album, “Orquídeas.”

From New York Times Jan. 11, 2024

He whispers in her ear, and she basks in the attention, trumpeting happily at the sight of him.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

While there was some turn for England's spinners on the first day, the pitch appeared easier for batting after a day basked in the London heat which makes Sciver-Brunt's decision to bowl first more questionable.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

With a broad smile, he took in the scene and basked in the adulation of a crowd that viewed him as a hero.

From Slate May 20, 2026

News of a cease-fire ahead of the talks provided a global sigh of relief, and Pakistan basked in praise from around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2026

Surrounded by chollas, bur sage, and the comical scurrying of collared lizards, McCandless pitched his tent in the puny shade of a tamarisk and basked in his newfound freedom.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

This group includes familiar species such as the great white shark, basking shark, and mako shark.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

“We take comfort in knowing that somewhere he is out there fishing, telling a funny story and basking in the love of his friends and family.”

From Los Angeles Times May 30, 2026

Shares could also basking in the glow of the major cybersecurity conference CyberArk Impact 2026, she said.

From MarketWatch May 18, 2026

Now, with a round of talks concluded in Islamabad and frantic negotiations underway to secure a second go, Pakistan is basking in its new role as a regional peacemaker, analysts say.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

The line shuffled forward as a girl finished basking in the glory that was P.J.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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