basked
Example Sentences
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It’s been a rapid comedown for a heavyweight that basked in its return to the mountaintop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Fans who had come decked out in full Pitbull attire told BBC Newsbeat they were feeling "sweaty and bald" but "amazing" as they basked in highs of 32C in London.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Once there, however, he basked in the attention of a large crowd that chanted, “U-S-A! U-S-A!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 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
Humpbacks and killer whales spouted in the distance, and the water was dotted with ice floes on which fat, blinking seals basked in the sun.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
