smiling

Example Sentences

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Smiling behind a pair of stylish glasses, Parkkonen, 36, said he was "super excited" to "see how the world's biggest TV show is done and be a part of it".

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Smiling, Becker said he’d asked the pope, “How’s business?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Smiling pairs danced the same steps simultaneously, exchanging partners every few beats.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

She added: "I'll even miss standing front of the judges, can you believe that? Smiling politely while sometimes secretly disagreeing - it's been an honour to share the ballroom with them."

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Smiling slightly at the look of delighted incredulity on Neville’s face, Professor McGonagall tapped a blank schedule with the tip of her wand and handed it, now carrying details of his new classes, to Neville.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling