grinned
Example Sentences
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People grinned and then gasped, some with tears streaming down their faces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
"I was reading about the football," grinned Jamie, 65, adding that he was "not the most political".
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
When Tinfow found himself at a loss for words, she grinned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Seated backstage in a small dressing room, Tweedy grinned beneath a mop of fuzzy hair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
But instead I just grinned and peeked at the note.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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