1.   A cynical smile crossed his face, hidden behind the lip of the beer glass.

2.   With what Mattie interpreted to be a cynical smile, the woman repeated in a most deliberately explicit manner her question.

3.   He paused, and she saw his jaw clench as he gave a cynical smile.

4.   She would have loved to, hating the cynical smile on his face, but common sense prevailed.

5.   Monday, he could only muster a cynical smile while pondering what else could go wrong.

6.   Newport Beach Republican Chris Cox, a member of the GOP House leadership, acknowledged the cynical smiles.