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bleary

[bleer-ee] / ˈblɪər i /




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She was clad in a sweatshirt and bleary from the early hour.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

I’d say he couldn’t be sincere if he tried, except Powell actually does try for one scene and the bleary, terrified look in his eyes is devastating.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Instead, my laptop greeted my bleary eyes with a font of good tidings.

From Slate • Mar. 8, 2025

This morning, through bleary eyes, there is some surprise.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2023

"Anonymous brute 'n boo'ful buck," she said, her mouth a bleary smile.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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