Example Sentences

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On that same Super Bowl media night at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, Kelce was mugging for the jeering crowd.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Hachimura got Kuzma’s attention while Gill was mugging it up for a selfie.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022

Yes, Rob, the one who avoided cameras for what seemed like forever, was mugging it up in the photo booth and in a candid with his lady.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2016

Durand was mugging for his video camera, describing his excitement and, occasionally, not forgetting how he financed his lifestyle, giving shout-outs to his sponsors.

From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2013

I was mugging up my part for the Comedians, you know.

From The Master of the Shell by Reed, Talbot Baines