sidelong

Example Sentences

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As it happened, the state of the world was addressed, sidelong and directly.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

In each of those performances, she conveyed tenderness, compassion and quiet determination in the face of indignity with little more than a tearful gaze or a knowing sidelong glance.

From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2023

On the screen was a boy, 11, in blue ear warmers and a jacket, being interviewed by one of the station’s reporters and giving a sidelong look and a sly half-grin.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

This wouldn’t bother me at all, except it is a frequent topic of conversation, and I’ve gotten sidelong glances and been directly questioned about it.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022

Gracus glanced sidelong at this enormous gnat that continued to buzz in his ear.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri