grinned
Example Sentences
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Smith denied this, and Schmitt grinned as if he’d just effectively locked Smith in jail forever on perjury charges.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
When Tinfow found himself at a loss for words, she grinned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
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
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
He grinned at me before he ducked back into his car.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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