magnifying glass
Example Sentences
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Ternus was on the road at the supplier’s facility, and sometime after midnight he pulled out a magnifying glass to count the circles, finding that the supplier had gotten it wrong, putting in 35 grooves.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
Do you really think that foreign governments are at this point, with a magnifying glass, looking at our markets and thinking something might be about to happen?
From Slate ● Mar. 31, 2026
When Lennon climbed the ladder and looked through the magnifying glass, he made out the word “yes,” written in small letters on a canvas attached to the ceiling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
The paper was covered in flow charts, arrows and text so minuscule you almost needed a magnifying glass to read it.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2025
We went out and he looked at the plant through the magnifying glass for a long time.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
