preened
Example Sentences
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Jeudy pranced and preened in a squabble with Smith, the former Panthers star receiver and current NFL Network analyst, prior to the Broncos’ 19-8 loss at Kansas City last week.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2023
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
Sporting a flipped bouffant hairstyle and a floral wiggle dress that harked back to the 1967 film “Valley of the Dolls,” she’s not just immaculately preened for her inaugural L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2023
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
She preened her feathers and watched the sun set.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
