basked
Example Sentences
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Once there, however, he basked in the attention of a large crowd that chanted, “U-S-A! U-S-A!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 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
The EFL Cup does not carry the same lustre as the Champions League or Premier League, but Guardiola did not care about that as he basked in his latest success.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
South Korean fans and media basked in the success of "KPop Demon Hunters" on Monday after the film clinched two Oscars and added to the country's growing pantheon of cultural hits.
From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026
Dorothy, who grew up without grandparents, basked in the stability and warmth of the extended Vaughan family, but loving in-laws could provide only so much salve for a missing husband’s companionship.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
