grinning

Example Sentences

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“I just have to say ... basically a star is born,” said Lindsay, grinning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Philadelphia turned back into a pumpkin and Courtside Chalamet never stopped grinning.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The first photo in the carousel showed the happy couple grinning from ear-to-ear as Owens signed his contract, while other snaps documented their tour of the facility, including an impressive indoor training area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

The folds of his skin looked deeper than usual, and his smile seemed forced, like he was grinning through a grimace.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly