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wide-eyed

[wahyd-ahyd] / ˈwaɪdˌaɪd /










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Twelve years ago, wee Reuben Ward watched wide-eyed as Dan Keatings won gymnastics gold for Scotland in Glasgow.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

The pair of tunes sets up “L.E.S. Girl,” which revisits Madonna’s wide-eyed early days in the city where she’d make her name.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 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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