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is squinting

  • present progressive of squint (3rd person singular).

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Carlson is squinting as he asks his questions in a way that sounds naive and lets Huckabee fill the space.

From Slate Feb. 25, 2026

The player is squinting, he has sweaty, shaggy hair with a couple of strands of gray, and his mouth is open and gasping.

From Los Angeles Times May 9, 2023

But just as he did after 9/11, when he doubled down on Boeing jetliners, Michael O’Leary is squinting into the chaos and spotting opportunity.

From Slate Sep. 14, 2020

In the photo, the president, wearing protective glasses and ear-muffs, is squinting down the barrel of a gun, moments after pulling the trigger.

From New York Times Feb. 2, 2013

She is squinting at the list of names.

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle