sunning

Example Sentences

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He can often be seen sunning himself on the dock, with other sea lions dozing or barking away nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

On an unseasonably warm afternoon, families flocked to the waterfront, sunning themselves before an azure-blue Mediterranean.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

But pedestrians were again venturing outdoors: a father walking with his daughter on a scooter, children playing with a ball, or locals sunning themselves in a park.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

He has been to the spot where he was attacked at least 30 times and while he has seen alligators before, they usually are sunning on the back or stay far away.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

From there, we spot mermaids and merrows sunning themselves near craggy caves, their scales reflecting the amber glow of the late-afternoon sun.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black