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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

Foggy skies have shrouded parts of Tyne and Wear, while Cumbria and County Durham basked in sunshine.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 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

After he turned off the lights and left, I chomped on the lettuce I’d saved and basked in the warm glow of the streetlight—and my new friendship with Aldo.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney



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