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grin

[grin] / grɪn /
NOUN
wide smile
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VERB
smile widely
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And so, the defining image of the event is Donald Trump—razor in hand and a weird little grin on his face—shaving McMahon bald.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

After unleashing a superb backhand winner from an acute angle off the court, she broke into a broad grin and spread her arms out in a gesture that suggested she was surprising even herself.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He stood about 25 feet tall, ax in hand, wearing a red hat and rictus grin.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

There we are: Miranda and I grinning, unselfconscious and unaware of a future in which we will no longer grin together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“If your people are rich enough to keep you in school forever, then why not? But if you need cash…” He turned to the others with a grin.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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