smirk
Example Sentences
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I must be left in the snow, I must be buried in a hole, I must be reprimanded and ordered not to smirk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025
Sheep are simultaneously fluffy and unsettling owing to their perpetual smirk.
From Salon • Sep. 18, 2025
Nevertheless, Bovino’s smirk in the group portrait says it all.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2025
The smirk on her lips told me that our conversation would be memorable.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
Door smothered a laugh and Coal ducked his head to hide his smirk.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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