Example Sentences

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Then again, Maher has smirked his way to 38 nominations over the years, so another nod wouldn’t be a surprise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2017

He has smirked at subsequent appearances in court, and at the March hearing touching on competency, Judge Burns commented on Loughner's "affect."

From Reuters • May 24, 2011