Example Sentences

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Gazing into her husband’s eyes, Sybil responds with an unassuming knockout of an admission: “I’m scared.”

From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025

Gazing at an iPhone shot of the inside of Malkmus’ mouth, Kerry solemnly remarks, “All the work that I’ve been doing comes from this place.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Gazing into my mom’s blue eyes instead of my own brown ones, I noticed how similar our eyebrows were, and how, except for our noses, our faces perfectly aligned in shape.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

Gazing at Moscow today, it is possible to discern why Mr. Putin earned so much respect from his countrymen.

From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2023

Gazing down, Raji mumbled, “You would be my wife, of course.”

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan