grinned
Example Sentences
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People grinned and then gasped, some with tears streaming down their faces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
When Tinfow found himself at a loss for words, she grinned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
This left Davies mock-floundering next to her, before she winked at the camera and grinned.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Seated backstage in a small dressing room, Tweedy grinned beneath a mop of fuzzy hair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
She looked surprised at the attention for a second, then grinned and folded her arms, completely pleased with herself.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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