as in to beam
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Players, coaches and their family members, along with athletic director Scott Stricklin and fellow UF administrators, beamed with pride, posed for selfies and shot videos as keepsakes of a night already etched forever in the memory of Gator faithful everywhere.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025 -
Despite her longstanding condition of diabetes with many complications, the patient was mostly optimistic and usually had a beaming face.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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If the first season explored Hawaii, the second season shone a light on Sicily, and the third season doubled as a tour of Thailand, the fourth season will no doubt embed its viewers in another glamorous, intriguing locale.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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Varada Sethu shines as the Doctor’s new companion, Belinda Chandra.—
Scott Bryan,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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One of the shades is for your typical correcting, while the other is for brightening around your eyes.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Harper Beckham is brightening up her look just in time for the warmer months!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At over six feet long, it’s got a serious presence—perfect for anchoring a living room or quietly radiating main character energy under a gallery wall.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
4 Apr. 2025
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As domestic stability gets wobbly in Turkey the destabilizing effect will radiate out to the neighboring countries, to the region and beyond.—
Melik Kaylan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Engage Your Senses In a shared office environment, playing loud music or lighting a scented candle is frowned upon.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Think of those who sit in the dark and wait for their time, hoping and waiting for a light to light their path.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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