grinned

Example Sentences

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Spielberg grinned as the audience broke out into cheers.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

His owner — well, his soul’s owner at least— grinned and joked, “I think he’s better in Spanish” than in English.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

He grinned, this soft, knowing beam that made the whole thing feel like a small rite of passage.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

Asked if Hassett was the selection, Trump grinned but said little.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 2, 2025

He grinned, as he was now getting the hang of description-giving.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el