grinned

Example Sentences

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Goodell grinned and replied, “I really don’t know the answer to that one. If she’s interested, she has the ability to do it, let’s put it that way.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

He looked thinner than in his prior court appearance, but grinned enthusiastically as he shook his lawyers’ hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Still dressed in his black suit from the red carpet, the star ate with his award sitting on the table and grinned as he signed paper hats for staff.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Spielberg grinned as the audience broke out into cheers.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Bright grinned patiently as I interrupted my story to comment on the score.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo