Example Sentences

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Whether it’s before, during or after basketball games, 6-foot-9 Christian Collins of St. John Bosco High constantly is smiling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

When I laid eyes on her, I thought, Someone is smiling upon me.

From Slate • Nov. 26, 2023

He is smiling, but that smile looks as though it comes from a place of pain.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

You guys are saying this is a crazy, deranged, mean guy, but this guy is smiling so much, he’s laughing, belly laughing out loud.’

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2023

It is the only one she has where he is smiling.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario