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On a card lacking stars from previous years like Tom Aspinall and Paddy Pimblett, Murphy was given a golden opportunity to bask in the spotlight but Evloev had other ideas.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

But he didn’t have much time to bask in the glory.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

For those who do know the artist, it’s an opportunity to bask in the presence of her best-known images while discovering new works that deepen one’s appreciation for her singular eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

With “Seinfeld,” Stiller reignited the spark in his comedy career after a handful of dramatic roles, and let his wife and longtime creative partner, Anne Meara, bask in the spotlight without him.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

To this day I call them Mom and Pop and visit to bask in their love and enjoy the privilege of being treated as though I am their daughter.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals