Example Sentences

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He probably would have smiled knowing it was his boss.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2022

The graveside transcription ends: "The prince filled with remorse is said never to have smiled again."

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2022

Others are wackadoo conspiracists oppressed by a series of real-life acquaintances who have smiled and walked away slowly.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2019

Those who know Keaton only by his Great Stone Face reputation will be surprised at how expressive his characters are: They may not have smiled, but they conveyed everything else.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2018

Ms. Wyman could have smiled a real smile.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe