eyes
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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In some cases, those experiences can contribute to a fear of failure rooted in the belief that mistakes make a person less worthy in the eyes of others.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
“I find that there is a tendency for people to roll their eyes at things that bring women joy,” she told Cooper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
She looks up, eyes following every square inch of the structure until the point where it juts past the clouds and into the dark atmosphere above, beyond where she can see.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
In the eyes of some lenders, CD&R is no longer the friendly sponsor it once was.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
I have her big brown eyes, small frame, and mahogany complexion.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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