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

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

“Let’s try that again,” Babs says with a grin, dusting some orange petals from her cheeks.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy