preened
Example Sentences
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He preened, he hugged, he shook hands and hobnobbed with legends and politicians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2024
Jeudy pranced and preened in a squabble with Smith, the former Panthers star receiver and current NFL Network analyst, prior to the Broncos’ 19-8 loss at Kansas City last week.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
So if you happen to raise an orphan like we did with Alfie, that desire to be preened is very relatable.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2023
Hagler’s Marvelous nickname was bestowed by a Lowell, Mass., journalist when he fought there as an amateur and preened in the ring, emulating Muhammad Ali.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2021
It preened a long iridescent feather, shook its head, raised and lowered its crest in a gesture that was somehow threatening, and turned to gaze at us with a perfectly round, yellow eye.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
