preened
Example Sentences
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He preened, grabbed his oversized scissors and opened his mouth to boast, but no one could hear a single word over the deafening roar of Marine One’s idling engines.
From Salon ● Sep. 24, 2026
He preened, he hugged, he shook hands and hobnobbed with legends and politicians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2024
The performances viewers see are not mimed to a studio recording that was made in advance and preened to perfection with editing.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2021
Before the premiere, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Hardwick preened for photographs but entertained questions only from television reporters.
From New York Times ● Aug. 21, 2019
The emotion of years of unfulfilled longing preened in their voices.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
