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leering

[leer-ing] / ˈlɪər ɪŋ /


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Such discussions helped establish the difference between witnessing as a matter of civic responsibility and leering voyeurism.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

At the gym, located in Garden Grove, Hansen says they were met with unwelcoming and leering stares before entering the facility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 5, 2026

There are T-shirts, phones, watches, furniture, clocks, slippers, tents, wallets, trading cards, eye shadow and roller skates with Garfield’s leering image.

From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024

He added it was a "privilege and honour" to be now playing the leering, flamboyant Emcee in "this incredible show".

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2023

Accessorized with the right mix of confidence and haughtiness, it reduces my audience to a world of leering carpetbaggers and gasping Aunt Pittypats.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris


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