smiling

Example Sentences

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“I’m smiling because these guys, they’re making me smile,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Burd recalled locking eyes with Thomas in those instances, smiling wildly as they realized their big ideas landed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

“Aw,” she says with an accent, smiling gently at Chip.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

Later, the traffic cone guys reappeared, still smiling, still singing, still carrying on like they were having the time of their lives, which they undoubtedly are.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

And then, still smiling, he thrust his right hand forward and said, ‘Heil Hitler!’ and the shock of it hit me so hard it felt almost as if he’d punched me with his fist.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler