wide-eyed
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A slip of paper with the phrase, "Peculiar Institution" -- a euphemism for slavery -- was found in the ornate display case of a tiny 1860 portrait of two wide-eyed girls with identical dresses.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
As she and her husband talk to the police, 3-year-old Nevada can be seen standing wide-eyed in the background.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
She has both Judy Garland’s bubbly conviction and wide-eyed naivete, along with the kind of comedic timing that few actors exhibit today.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
He pulled a chain behind the toilet, and I watched, wide-eyed, as the water drained and the bowl refilled.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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