peeking

Example Sentences

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They then went in for the ceremony, and at one point - ahead of the announcement of the outstanding British film winner, Mescal couldn't help himself from peeking at his phone.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

A protective barrier prevented her from entering, and the deteriorating balconies made it look a bit unsafe, but peeking through the windows, she was entranced by the yellow kitchen.

From Slate • Feb. 1, 2026

But as the year ends, it seems truth finally is peeking through the storm clouds, like the blue skies Sinatra sang about so beautifully.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025

But it’s crazy to think that the way to protect the structural integrity of the tent is to invite the whole camel inside as soon as you spot the nose peeking in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

It was creepy walking around a stranger’s house and peeking into their lives while they weren’t around.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz