Example Sentences

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African artists had been basking in a global spotlight, but the pandemic slowed their momentum.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2022

Up until the Santa Anita Handicap the redhead had been basking in the attention, boasting of his horse’s infallibility, and entertaining the reporters with his quick wit.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

“Education!” echoed Rowena, in the tone of ineffable scorn natural to a young woman who for months past had been basking in the prospect of a presentation at court.

From Etheldreda the Ready A School Story by Horrell, Charles

We were making our way into it, when, just before us, another kangaroo started up from the sunny spot where it had been basking, and looked round at us, doubtful, apparently, which direction to take.

From Twice Lost by Stanilard, C.J.

The latter, who had been basking quietly, disappeared at the sound of the explosion, but did not seem to be otherwise incommoded by Kennedy's conical bullet.

From Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules