grin

Example Sentences

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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

Vargas was watching the highlight reel of his own exploits on the scoreboard with a giant grin on his face, Hall said, “like a young boy.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Would they get the shadows of his wiry grin just right?

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Looking up with a gleaming, wide grin as if to catch her next words, Khong is deceptively calm for a bestselling author whose third book, “My Dear You,” is out this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Instantly Wolf leapt back and apologized with a grin.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver