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is basking

  • present progressive of bask (3rd person singular).

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Now, with a round of talks concluded in Islamabad and frantic negotiations underway to secure a second go, Pakistan is basking in its new role as a regional peacemaker, analysts say.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

Leon-Tejeda, like many people on the frontier of America’s tech boom, is basking in newfound prosperity.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 4, 2025

A Tribe Called Judah has received rave reviews from both critics and fans and is basking in high ratings on movie review platforms.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2024

At this time of year, Pokrovsk is basking in spring.

From New York Times May 7, 2023

It’s like everyone else is basking in this Rae of light that moves every time I try to step into it.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone