Example Sentences

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“I always felt like I was in a library,” Emma says, with some guests shushing others or throwing a side-eye.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Tom Daley's side-eye, Celie Imrie's noisy digestive system, Paloma Faith's early murder, Kate Garraway's theatrics, Joe Marler's "big dog" theory and Jonathan Ross's rousing exit speech all contributed to a memorable series.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

He gives me the side-eye while I insist we just need a little post-hike snack.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2024

Harris is exceptionally good at the furrow, the side-eye, the chin stroke, and the silent, syrup-scented “Bless his heart.”

From Slate • Sep. 11, 2024

I side-eye the hell out of my parents.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera