smiling

Example Sentences

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"It's funny watching the mums dance," Charlotte said, smiling.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

A particularly alarming example depicts the two parties through the window of a cafe, smiling together over a glass of wine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He posted pictures of the released Ukrainians, wrapped in national blue-and-yellow flags, smiling and embracing each other.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Catherine stepped out, smiling and waving, working her way along a line of greeters, before stepping into an industrial-looking building.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

My phone buzzed, and Lorren’s smiling face appeared on the screen.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows