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Example Sentences

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Customers are a lot less likely to blink at a $65 duck breast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When Villa were criticised for resting key players in their home defeat by Tottenham before the second leg of the Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, Emery did not blink.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If you were on the grand jury, can you blink twice if you were under duress?

From Slate • May 2, 2026

Its LED eyes blink to signal to human co-workers where it is directing its attention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

I blink them back and try for a lopsided smile … but it deflates and melts into an ugly grimace.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer