squinted

Example Sentences

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As he squinted to read it, I told him the article was about investors discovering—

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

If you squinted, you could have sworn it was 2019 again, back when downtown L.A.was the heart of the city’s nightlife before the pandemic knocked it sideways.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

“The lawyers squinted in the desert sunlight and asked a great many questions about the progress and treatment of Ed Dwight and took notes.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

Fine-Country squinted, crow’s feet gathering at his eyes.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023

The bear squinted, as if he’d stumbled upon some place he was not meant to be.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman