Sentence examples similar to preening with pride from inspiring English sources

His poetic reflections on the redemptive power of art and faith are moving and evocative, yet unsparingly harsh on atheist intellectuals, self-righteous fundamentalists, and his peers: professional poets preening with the pride of peacocks.

The Cubs skipped onto the field dancing, waving and preening with joy.

In Umm Sidir, more than 100 rebel soldiers preened with their Kalashnikov rifles for visiting journalists.

Head lice escape from host preening defenses by remaining on the head where birds cannot preen with their bills.

The invasion was justifiable under the circumstances, but no occasion for preening or pride.

I beamed with pride.

Disappointment mixed with pride.

He walked with pride".

"Serve with Pride".

I take it with pride.

I wear it with pride.