look away
Example Sentences
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The film amasses so much evidence, in such strenuous detail, that it practically forces the viewer not to look away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Don't look away, however uncomfortable it makes you feel," they said.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The word “narcissist” comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus, which tells the story of a young man so enamored of his image in a reflecting pool that he is unable to look away.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2026
SpaceX investors may want to look away now, though–Rivian stock has fallen more than 90% since its record high reached on its fifth trading day.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
I didn’t know whether to look or look away.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
