Example Sentences
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Once there, however, he basked in the attention of a large crowd that chanted, “U-S-A! U-S-A!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
With a broad smile, he took in the scene and basked in the adulation of a crowd that viewed him as a hero.
From Slate ● May 20, 2026
Foggy skies have shrouded parts of Tyne and Wear, while Cumbria and County Durham basked in sunshine.
From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026
News of a cease-fire ahead of the talks provided a global sigh of relief, and Pakistan basked in praise from around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
In Resthaven, you basked in everyone's approval instead offinding a way home.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
