blinking

Example Sentences

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At the end, a line of people stood blinking at the world, amazed at the clarity and detail many had forgotten or, for some, had never known.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Installations, complete with blinking lights, video and music, now occupy former intake, surgery and recovery floors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But instead of fighting, both sides have doubled down on dueling blockades that are hard to undo without one side blinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Someone might have blepharospasms, a dystonia affecting the muscles around the eyes, which results in uncontrollable twitching and blinking.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Merry watched us with blinking eyes and an open mouth.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles