peeking

Example Sentences

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The only flash of color was her green V-neck union T-shirt, the logo peeking out of a black blazer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Like peeking at the guts of the iPhone, it was the first glimpse of something before anyone knew what it could be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Although it feels unlikely given their current run of one win in six matches, a seismic victory at Celtic Park on Sunday would have the outsiders peeking back through their curtains again.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Next to her, Chicken was peeking in his own silk bag from Lily.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn