grinned

Example Sentences

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He looked thinner than in his prior court appearance, but grinned enthusiastically as he shook his lawyers’ hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Still dressed in his black suit from the red carpet, the star ate with his award sitting on the table and grinned as he signed paper hats for staff.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Spielberg grinned as the audience broke out into cheers.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

His owner — well, his soul’s owner at least— grinned and joked, “I think he’s better in Spanish” than in English.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

George rolled his eyes and motioned for him to move on, and Owen grinned.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz