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smile

[smahyl] / smaɪl /


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“You don’t know the date, but I’ll be there,” she said with a smile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But if you can put aside its context and view “The Bride!” as a kitschy Halloween affair, a “Scooby-Doo Meets Frankenstein’s Bride” animated special come to life, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

With an encouraging smile, Dudamel took the concertmaster’s arm, gently lifting him to his feet, but he sat back down when no one in the orchestra followed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"He had a big, broad smile on his face and I thought, 'Oh that's good. He must have remembered some Shakespeare quotes'," Cullen said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I smile and look back at the road.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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