- present participle of peek.
peeking
Example Sentences
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Under the scorching heat on Tuesday morning, Torres del Limonar is a shattered mountain of rubble, with mattresses, furniture, and belongings peeking out from the concrete.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Sin never stops,” Moretta said in his distinctive gruff voice, a Roman collar peeking from his black guayabera.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Like peeking at the guts of the iPhone, it was the first glimpse of something before anyone knew what it could be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 3, 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
I open the door wider and smile at Helena, who is shivering in her coat, peeking around one side of the toilets.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
