squinted

Example Sentences

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Yet, as he squinted to read the small print on jars of Skippy sitting on the same shelf, the 68-year old made a more disappointing discovery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

Powell squinted his eyes and shook his head, his mind still racing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

“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

For a moment Penelope imagined his eyes switched places, but it was just that the open one now squinted and the squinty one had opened.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood