grins
Example Sentences
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The common man just grins and bears the metal scaler scraping his teeth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Ebra grins mischievously, almost defiantly, and they begin to prep for an unpredictable day of service that plays out over seven of the season’s eight episodes.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
The Japanese trio come on stage with serious, even imposing, expressions, but it was not long before they couldn't help themselves – first with a few smirks and then breaking out into infectious grins.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
This is splashy entertainment with a few sharp elbows, like when Arthur grins, saying that “the algorithm loves remakes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
She grins at herself in the shaving mirror.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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