sidelong
Example Sentences
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In each of those performances, she conveyed tenderness, compassion and quiet determination in the face of indignity with little more than a tearful gaze or a knowing sidelong glance.
From New York Times
And from the flashing interplay of their sidelong glances, we know, as they do, that this is the moment of truth.
From Washington Post
A heartthrob back in the day, Ball dons Edna’s apron and slippers without any sidelong winks.
From New York Times
Electric jump-scares and bursts of violence are all the more shocking for their brevity, while sidelong, slightly elevated camera angles suggest the gaze of a lurking, malevolent presence.
From New York Times
Then came the sidelong, seemingly slapdash announcement, while the first game of the season was already in progress, that this year’s playoffs would be expanded to 16 teams.
From The Guardian
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
