preened
Example Sentences
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He preened, he hugged, he shook hands and hobnobbed with legends and politicians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2024
So if you happen to raise an orphan like we did with Alfie, that desire to be preened is very relatable.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2023
The performances viewers see are not mimed to a studio recording that was made in advance and preened to perfection with editing.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2021
Before the premiere, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Hardwick preened for photographs but entertained questions only from television reporters.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2019
Boo preened himself, taking dramatic pauses to glare at them every now and then.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
