Example Sentences

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“We take comfort in knowing that somewhere he is out there fishing, telling a funny story and basking in the love of his friends and family.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Shares could also basking in the glow of the major cybersecurity conference CyberArk Impact 2026, she said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The team combined these findings, including data from massive basking sharks weighing up to 3.5 tonnes, with hundreds of laboratory measurements from smaller species.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

The weather over the next few days is set to take a sharp U-turn after a week basking in warm spring sunshine.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

I enjoyed basking in his popularity and indeed wondered if there was anyone in the area who didn’t know and like him.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French