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She also joined Madix in a meta ad for Sonic in which the two sip the fast-food chain’s new “Refreshers” and wink at their shared experiences.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

My mother-in-law would wink at this point and say, “that was my cousin Sam Walton. That’s what they say anyway.”

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

His rendition of Fly Me To the Moon impressed the judges, as did his boyish charm - he showed a cheeky streak when he flashed a mid-song wink at Girls Aloud star Cheryl.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2024

The actors don’t so much address theatergoers directly as wink at them in ironic asides.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2024

Just a few other sailors sit alone watching the jumpers, or just watching the olives in their drinks wink at them.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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