prying

Despite some prying, he is coy about his character’s place in the narrative and instead stresses how much time has passed between the films.

“Obviously, it’s awful what happened to them. But also: You put yourself in this position by prying into my life.”

The high fences allow celebrities to hide from prying eyes.

The reluctant hero is not a new character; prying a warrior out of retirement is a popular storytelling device.

Metal sheeting protects the site from prying eyes but mounds of broken concrete can still be seen through the gaps in the gate.