Example Sentences

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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

Voters from more than 100 countries followed the action at Katmai's Brooks River through live web streams, where bears can be seen scooping up salmon and eying up their competition.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

“Something different?” said the Martian, eying him and the coffee, referring to them both, perhaps.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury