fanned

Example Sentences

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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Visa’s earnings beat was driven by healthy consumer spending despite inflation worries fanned by the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Nearby, a man fanned skewers sizzling on a barbecue grill while a couple played badminton and retirees sang cheerfully on a park bench.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

As she strode through the lobby of the Dolby Theatre pre-show, Jessie Buckley, nominated for lead actress for her role in “Hamnet,” was fanned with praise by other attendees.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Her white hair floated, cloudlike, atop her head, and a delicate pattern of creases fanned across her face like arching fronds, especially when she smiled.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood