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peeking



VERB
glimpse
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Some had trees growing through fallen roofs, one had a wasp nest peeking out the window, and many had red diamonds indicating they were at risk of collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Under the scorching heat on Tuesday morning, Torres del Limonar is a shattered mountain of rubble, with mattresses, furniture, and belongings peeking out from the concrete.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

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 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

Their eyes kept peeking over the edge of the platform.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown



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