sunning

Example Sentences

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He can often be seen sunning himself on the dock, with other sea lions dozing or barking away nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

But pedestrians were again venturing outdoors: a father walking with his daughter on a scooter, children playing with a ball, or locals sunning themselves in a park.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

In almost every case, they were nearly motionless at the surface, sunning themselves in the warm morning light.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

He has been to the spot where he was attacked at least 30 times and while he has seen alligators before, they usually are sunning on the back or stay far away.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

But the morning broke clear and in front of me lay the dim line of the island like a great fish sunning itself on the sea.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell