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peering

[peer-ing] / ˈpɪər ɪŋ /






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I tracked Clover while she played outside and repeatedly checked the map against reality by peering out the window.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

A few decades ago, satellites peering down could barely discern a baseball diamond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The image of an officer peering into the empty driver’s seat of the offending vehicle may have been good for a chuckle, but other incidents have been no laughing matter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The video feed later showed a number of carabinieri and firefighters peering into a manhole nearby as a crowd continued to mill about the square.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

After the bright sunlight outdoors, Max was temporarily blinded peering into the dark hallway ahead.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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