Example Sentences

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The authorities used drones and helicopters in the search mission and noticed a small island where a number of crocodiles were basking in the sun, recounted Potgieter, commander of a police diving unit.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Exactly one year ago, Newsom and the Legislature were basking in a $100-billion budget surplus.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2023

Less than 11 hours before they were basking in the adrenaline and euphoria from Tuesday night’s epic 1-0 walk-off victory over the Yankees.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2022

Just days after the rush-hour attack, subway ridership was ticking back up, the tipsters who had helped catch the suspect were basking in the city’s praise and the sun was shining.

From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2022

Three little dogs were basking in the cinders, And three little cats were playing in the windows, Three little mice popp'd out of a hole, And a piece of cheese they stole, they stole!

From The Nursery, April 1877, Vol. XXI. No. 4 A Monthly Magazine for Youngest Readers by Various