eyes

Example Sentences

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A quintessential crop and national icon of the 20th century in America was dying before our eyes, and outside this room, most of the country—even Florida itself—had barely noticed.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Still, people see what they want to see—and avert their eyes from what they don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“It always struck me as strange when people criticize the past with the eyes of the present,” Trejo said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Still, even early on, audiences couldn’t take their eyes off him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I tune her out, close my eyes, take deep breaths.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam