peeking

Example Sentences

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Think Apple watches so you don’t get caught peeking at your phone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

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

“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

And now he was in Michael’s room, opening the door to his closet, peeking under the nightstand.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly