leering
Example Sentences
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So when Lal was promoted to Raiders receivers coach in 2009, he had a legend leering over his shoulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024
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
When I got older and complained of leering looks and jeers, how did being told "don't be so sensitive" undermine my trust in my own senses?
From Salon • May 21, 2022
At the foot of my bed, the block tower loomed, jagged and leering.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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