Example Sentences

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International allies are upset, adversaries are preening, and many Afghans feel betrayed.

From Washington Post • Sep. 4, 2021

His enemies are preening, scornful and often foolish noblemen, out to promote clannish interests or reconciliation with Rome.

From Salon • May 28, 2012

They are preening themselves upon having seen through my subtle scheme.

From The Box with Broken Seals by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)