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leering (at)

verb

present participle of leer (at)

as in making eyes (at)

to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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Darline, who is eyeing a full term after being appointed by the governor to serve through January, was photographed weeping by her brother’s casket at the Capitol Rotunda earlier on Tuesday.

— Joseph Konig, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Such firms – and many others worldwide – are eyeing a market that is poised to accelerate at speed.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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The Warriors have to face the reality that has been staring at them ever since Jimmy Butler tore the ACL in his right knee in January.

— Nick Friedell, New York Times, 24 July 2026
How adult tummy time affects your posture Lying face down puts your spine in the opposite position from the flexed posture that comes with staring at a phone.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

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Fueled up after a good breakfast, there’s nothing more NorCal than wandering around a farmers market and ogling the seasonal produce.

— Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
In a viral clip on X from a fan account for Criss, 39, the Glee alum can be seen ogling Peters on the red carpet of the 79th annual Tony Awards on June 7.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026

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