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eying

  • present participle
    of eye.
    eye
    noun
    the organ of sight, in vertebrates typically one of a pair of spherical bodies contained in an orbit of the skull and in humans appearing externally as a dense, white, curved membrane, or sclera, surrounding a circular, colored portion, or iris, that is covered by a clear, curved membrane, or cornea, and in the center of which is an opening, or pupil, through which light passes to the retina.

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He told AFP that VW was eying other Asian countries and South America as places that might be receptive to its China-developed offerings.

From Barron's ● Apr. 27, 2026

The company is eying a potentially blockbuster initial public offering that could draw more attention to the space sector.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 20, 2026

General Catalyst is eying call centers and rental companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026

The joke bombed and other politicians, including those eying a spot as Kamala Harris’ potential 2024 vice presidential pick, quickly jumped on the awkwardness.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2024

He sat down beside Heqet, eying the chunk of golden cheese, the two loaves, the salt fish and the figs spread out on his friend’s lap.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw