prying

Example Sentences

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However, because it sits in a gated parcel, it provides residents ample privacy, further amplified by the surrounding trees, which create a natural barrier from prying eyes.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

"Before, we did everything in secret, we let the relationship develop away from prying eyes," she said, a touch nostalgic.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Instead of prying a bit more from a rewards program, for example, I’d rather put my time into my family and business, each of which has a much higher return on investment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

VPN stands for Virtual Private Network: it creates a secure private tunnel over public networks, like the internet, which can shield your online activity from prying eyes.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

He’d need it for prying off the lid of the crate.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis