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grinning



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“I’ll be honest with you,” he says, grinning.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Yuriskulova, the driver, recalled him grinning broadly the entire way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But after Trump Jr. touched down, the two men toured the Ambanis’ private zoo, and at night they performed a Gujarati folk dance, grinning as they moved together to the music.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"Thank you," the grinning president said to the reporter.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

Jason's grinning face emerged from right behind the creature.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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