Example sentences of "he smiled [adv] at the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He smiled appreciatively at the murmur of laughter he 'd provoked . |
| 2 | He smiled grimly at the thought . |
| 3 | He smiled fondly at the girl as he spoke , and Paulette , who in truth was very pretty , blew him a kiss before lying back on the pillows . |
| 4 | The lift doors parted and he smiled fleetingly at the couple who emerged then stepped inside and pressed the button for the seventh floor . |
| 5 | He smiled bleakly at the Sub-prioress . |