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wide-eyed

[wahyd-ahyd] / ˈwaɪdˌaɪd /










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Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Four-year notches on a timeline from wide-eyed kid to tuned-in teen and beyond.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

When she straightened up, her face was flush with a wide-eyed glow: “Oh my God!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

They brought with them a family album that showed a picture-perfect life: Yuriy and Valiera's wedding, their trip to Rome, and of course, wide-eyed baby Kirochka.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

After giving a wide-eyed Miss Watson the slip, I ran down the front steps of the school, only slowing when I reached the road.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce




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