heavenward

Example Sentences

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He speared the meat with his fork, bit hungrily, and rolled his eyes heavenward in pure pleasure.

From Literature

She’d sing hymns with Ma, eyes heavenward, arms uplifted, then pressed to her heart, acting out the words and trying to lead Ma, saying, “Let us praise the Lord, Sister Aku!”

From Literature

He cast a sideways look at Cassiopeia, then clasped his hands in front of him and rolled his eyes heavenward.

From Literature

Her finger is broadcast, aiming heavenward, on flat screens scattered around the show, like a motion detector that turns on lights in a dark alley to silently alert passersby of their endangered status.

From Los Angeles Times

A powerful, idealized man of God casts his eyes down toward the ground beneath his feet, rather than heavenward.

From Los Angeles Times