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When nothing else seems to work, making silly faces is bound to crack a smile—even if just for a second.
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Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Didn't crack a smile or anything.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
McIlroy, though, couldn't help but crack a smile, and after celebrating with the crowd, Reed and McIlroy fist-bumped and patted one another on the back.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Alex Vance, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
King handled the situation well, but even such a pro couldn't help but crack a smile at that remark.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
Didn't crack a smile or anything.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
McIlroy, though, couldn't help but crack a smile, and after celebrating with the crowd, Reed and McIlroy fist-bumped and patted one another on the back.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Crack a smile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crack%20a%20smile. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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