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peeking



VERB
glimpse
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Example Sentences

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Think Apple watches so you don’t get caught peeking at your phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Because I knew to look for it, I saw the faint surgical scar peeking above the neckline of the child’s dress.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

They then went in for the ceremony, and at one point - ahead of the announcement of the outstanding British film winner, Mescal couldn't help himself from peeking at his phone.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

But as the year ends, it seems truth finally is peeking through the storm clouds, like the blue skies Sinatra sang about so beautifully.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

The walking had helped him delay the inevitable for a time, but now the sun was peeking over the eastern horizon.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray



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