bloodshot

Example Sentences

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"Emotions take a back seat," he said, his eyes bloodshot after having worked with his colleagues throughout the night.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Locals loved the story about the one-eyed New York man who had a special bloodshot glass eyeball made, so that when he came to L.A. on business, his fake eye matched his real one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Shwe Gy Thun Phyo, 14, has suffered from a brain injury, and has bloodshot eyes.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

When he briefly opened his eyes, they were bloodshot, the deputy wrote.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

His face was dark with the growth of beard, and his left eye seemed a little swollen and bloodshot.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok