leer
Example Sentences
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My remarks moved an apoplectic plaintiff’s lawyer to point across the room at his opposing counsel, leer in my direction, and ask, “So are you accusing me of colluding with him?”
From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026
El virus le causó escalofríos extremos, dificultad para respirar, un trastorno del sistema nervioso y tal deterioro cognitivo que, durante meses, Anderson fue incapaz de leer un libro.
From New York Times • Sep. 5, 2023
"Ahhh did Emmy pee her pants?" they leer.
From Salon • Mar. 26, 2022
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From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2022
“Stay, by all means,” croaked Orgoch with a leer.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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