wide-eyed
Example Sentences
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My wide-eyed aspirations need to be lowered significantly.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Bateman: Clark became more wide-eyed than I originally planned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
But right now, what a beautiful satisfaction it is to experience this World Cup through his wide-eyed wonder, to treasure this passion we share.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
He pulled a chain behind the toilet, and I watched, wide-eyed, as the water drained and the bowl refilled.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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