Example Sentences

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So someone will smile and wave at the plaudits.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2025

“I will see and hear things in different situations and through different voices, and I will smile a small internal smile knowing in my heart where that came from.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

Damla says she is still determined that Ceyda will be found safe and "will smile again".

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2023

They will smile and say, “Oh! Isn’t that interesting!” before discreetly navigating around them.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2022

“I won’t tell,” I promise, hoping Father will smile at me.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes