grin

Example Sentences

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I mop their famous gravy with a hunk of sourdough and hear Sancho Panza in my head and I grin.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

Apparently taken by surprise, Albarn jumps off the stage to watch, with a broad, toothy grin spreading across his face.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

After unleashing a superb backhand winner from an acute angle off the court, she broke into a broad grin and spread her arms out in a gesture that suggested she was surprising even herself.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

“Yeah!” he responded with a grin as I indicated my own pair in a gesture of solidarity.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

And trying to keep a grin from her face, she added, “Nathan Maroney’s pet name has been verified.”

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan