peeking

Example Sentences

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Soon after the start of the Civil War, Church turned the atmospheric effects of a rising sun, striated clouds, and stars peeking through a patch of sky into a tattered Union flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The drama which Rory McIlroy has produced at the Masters over the years - the type that left his fans peeking through their fingers - is woven into the fabric of his story.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 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

“I was the kid waiting up in the middle of the night, peeking, wondering if Santa’s down there. A lot of modern day kids aren’t having that journey.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

“Use the juniper sparingly,” he said after peeking in my kindling barrel.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson