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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

When Emily Cullen picked up her son after his English exam, she assumed the smile on his face meant things had gone well.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"We could win the whole thing...the best ranked teams don't always win," he added, with a smile.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s the big band sound that makes you smile and want to get up and dance with captivating lyrics that always leave you wanting more.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Dad clears his throat and gives a smile that doesn’t reach his eyes.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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