wink
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The interview, filmed in a Philadelphia studio dressed up to resemble a seedy motel in a wink at the laptop scandal, quickly became a viral sensation, generating millions of views.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
"For me, I love this country and it would be amazing to win a Commonwealth medal for this country. Maybe a Commonwealth gold," she says with a wink.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The word “DeFiant” was a coy wink to this idea of decentralized currency, known as DeFi, the ostensible rationale for the new Trump–Witkoff platform.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
It may wink at the industry’s unseen heroes, but who can afford to make art for art’s sake in the entertainment industry anymore?
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
She gave Penelope a meaningful wink as she ushered them inside.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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“The writing on the side is ‘bats eyes, winks, slips’ — it’s all on the side in stage directions.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Though the characters are different, the vibes are very much “Derry Girls”-plus 20 years, and there are a couple of winks to the hit comedy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 27, 2026
This tragicomic result winks at the slight but important difference between artistry and stardom.
From Salon ● Feb. 8, 2026
But, like a cheeky cartoon character, he pokes his head around a pillar with a giant grin on his face and winks.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2025
Soojin takes a sip of her drink and winks at Emily.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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The New York Fed had winked and nodded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
Dubois winked to his corner but looked shell-shocked.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
It was a weird non-sequitur that winked at their age and reminded us of why these old guys are still two of the best reasons to watch TV, and how well-matched they are with Gomez.
From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2024
Ever the performer, Chiles looked directly into the TV camera during her team final floor routine and winked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024
The Basque lying against my knees pointed out the view with the neck of the wine-bottle, and winked at us.
From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway
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Julie Hesmondhalgh noticed Myha'la ostentatiously winking at Grant before she voted for him, which led the former Coronation Street actress to make one of the most impassioned - but mistaken - speeches of the night.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
In retrospect, his decision to largely avoid winking at the audience was a disaster.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
Dean’s set was full of classic stuff — pastel-hued horns, bossa nova piano, winking choreo from her full-suited backing band.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Through female solidarity, she said with a raised eyebrow and a winking smile, women can “stand up to anything, and anyone.”
From Slate ● May 6, 2026
“We’re gonna bore this poor child to death, Bertie,” he said, winking at me.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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