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as in gloating
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as in primping
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There was inevitable goading of some players, gloating after two days when a historic lead had been opened up, and eventual victory.—
Kevin Coulson,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025 -
The veteran broadcaster also gave a jab or eight to Trump, noting that the president’s gloating remarks about Kimmel’s suspension had generated enormous interest in the show.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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Wooldridge’s message mentioned Paul the Apostle’s exulting in the principles of faith, hope and love.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Preening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preening. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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