wide-eyed
Example Sentences
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My wide-eyed aspirations need to be lowered significantly.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Bateman: Clark became more wide-eyed than I originally planned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
She performed with Nureyev for Queen Elizabeth II. A personal highlight was dancing alongside her idol, Margot Fonteyn, who she had first seen perform as a wide-eyed 20-year-old in New York.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
But right now, what a beautiful satisfaction it is to experience this World Cup through his wide-eyed wonder, to treasure this passion we share.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Natalie and Javari shared a wide-eyed, disbelieving look.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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