prying

Example Sentences

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VPN stands for Virtual Private Network: it creates a secure private tunnel over public networks, such as the internet, to shield your online activity from prying eyes.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

But will prying eyes across the interwebs ever learn the whole story?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Certainly, no prying eyes could see through to the pool area, which is bordered by a bluestone patio.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

How do you protect your phone screen from prying eyes?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

It’s a tense moment, with Marge prying and Holly just as rudely stonewalling, but Holly, as team leader, prevails.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich