grinned
Example Sentences
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As the others grinned and grimaced at their rivals’ responses, Becerra was as stone-faced as Buster Keaton.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
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
Hall even grinned when asked about the prospect of facing Lamine Yamal for the first time on the eve of last week's 1-1 draw.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
She grinned as she explained that some sculptures of famed Buddhist monk Ji Gong even showed him smiling on one side of his face and frowning on the other.
From Barron's ● Jan. 19, 2026
Aldo grinned until his huge mustache shook like Santa’s tummy.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
