prying

Example Sentences

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Swope Soccer Village, where Sporting’s developmental team trains, was just the place to keep clear from prying eyes and long camera lenses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

I keep prying and prying until the strip moves a little more.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio