Example Sentences

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While the president has said he won’t make the official announcement until early next year, Trump smirked when reporters asked if it would be Hassett, which many have taken as a positive signal.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

Some have smirked that the East Wing doesn’t matter much because it is primarily the province of first ladies, but that is a bizarre argument for its destruction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

When asked if he thought the Dodgers’ use of deferrals could be bad for the sport, Friedman then smirked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2025

Tapper asked Johnson, who smirked before dodging the question.

From Salon • Nov. 20, 2024

Sunny drilled deeper into her math book and smirked.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore