Example Sentences

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A tiny rescue dog called Ava Gardner is sunning herself on the terrace.

From The Guardian • Sep. 16, 2019

In previous years, the media have had hours of fun with the idea of John Prescott or Nick Clegg being left in charge of the country while their boss is sunning themselves in foreign climes.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2016

He is sunning himself in the garden and talking with mother, who turns her eyes now and again to look at the road, for Kate and Jack are coming in from Stafford with their children.

From The Yeoman Adventurer by Gough, George W.

Rumour hath it that one of our favourite belles is sunning herself in your land.

From A Heart-Song of To-day by Savigny, Annie Gregg

The next day Ed is sunning himself on the station platform when Number 18 steams in.

From Ma Pettengill by Wilson, Harry Leon