basked
Example Sentences
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He came to office by displacing an unpopular predecessor, Keir Starmer, and in his first weeks basked in an unusually intense honeymoon phase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
With a broad smile, he took in the scene and basked in the adulation of a crowd that viewed him as a hero.
From Slate ● May 20, 2026
Easter Road basked not just in the sunshine but in the anxiety of their guests, the unspeakable horror of having their league dream buffeted by their greatest rivals.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
Govan basked in the limelight nearby, shaking hands and doling out hugs and back pats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026
The patches of mold disappeared from the tree trunks, and the drooping plants rose upright, their leaves turning bright emerald as they basked in the blossom's light.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
