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is eying

  • present progressive
    of eye (3rd person singular).
    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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President Trump has so far brushed off questions about whether he is eying a similar operation in Cuba.

From BBC ● May 21, 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

Now because of injuries to Gerard Moreno and Mikel Oyarzabal, and Raúl de Tomás’ lack of playing time, Iglesias is eying the chance to play at the World Cup in Qatar.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 23, 2022

She looks preternaturally solemn; as does St. Luke, who is eying his paint-brush with an intense ominous mystical look.

From The Paris Sketch Book by William Makepeace Thackeray