basked
Example Sentences
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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
Easter Road basked not just in the sunshine but in the anxiety of their guests, the unspeakable horror of having their league dream buffeted by their greatest rivals.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
If it all works out, Snead might just celebrate another Super Bowl win the same way he basked in the first one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
In the decade to come, Jackson basked in celebrity and international travel, including a controversial meeting with Yasser Arafat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 17, 2026
I had basked safe in the knowledge that I was forever his favorite; I took his love on faith and wrapped it around me like a blanket.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
