Examples of eye contact in a Sentence
He maintained eye contact with me throughout the conversation.
The speaker made eye contact with audience members.
The jury avoided eye contact with the defendant as the verdict was read.
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Warm, attentive and personalized with plenty of eye contact.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The eye contact and gentle laying of hands from the prayer volunteers may have had an impact, as that type of contact is known to reduce pain.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The couple apparently shared some intense eye contact in a Walgreens parking lot, according to Colman, who shared their meet-cute story with GQ.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 May 2026
In everyday life, building secure attachment can look like making eye contact when your child is talking, validating their feelings instead of minimizing them, and being consistent with routines and expectations.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The eye contact and gentle laying of hands from the prayer volunteers may have had an impact, as that type of contact is known to reduce pain.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
The couple apparently shared some intense eye contact in a Walgreens parking lot, according to Colman, who shared their meet-cute story with GQ.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 31 May 2026
In everyday life, building secure attachment can look like making eye contact when your child is talking, validating their feelings instead of minimizing them, and being consistent with routines and expectations.
—Parents, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for eye contact
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“Eye contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20contact. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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