squinted

Example Sentences

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My head was tilted at an angle that brought the odometer into view, so I squinted: It was about to hit a half-million.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Yet, as he squinted to read the small print on jars of Skippy sitting on the same shelf, the 68-year old made a more disappointing discovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Powell squinted his eyes and shook his head, his mind still racing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

“The lawyers squinted in the desert sunlight and asked a great many questions about the progress and treatment of Ed Dwight and took notes.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

I squinted in the dusky light, trying to see if they were wearing uniforms, but it was impossible to tell.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler