Example Sentences

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"He was smiling a lot, engaged in the battle and having fun with the challenge."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

“Listening to the sound of the Dodgers game and having 100 people just meditating at the top of the city — I was smiling ear-to-ear.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

Helping to unveil the government's 10-year plan for the NHS, she was smiling and embraced the prime minister as they jointly set out the government's 10-year plan for the NHS.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2025

Billy Carlson was smiling before the game like a kid ready to go play in a sandbox.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025

I looked into Mama’s face and she was smiling.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce