Example Sentences
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The upcoming week is light on economic-data reports, though investors will be keeping their eyes peeled for Wednesday’s release of the Fed’s minutes from their June meeting.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 5, 2026
Soldier Ivan Pyrtsu -- on rare leave from his unit -- had his eyes peeled on his three daughters as they dived into the cool water.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
He peeled off the sticker that told its owner’s truncated story, rendering it now anonymous.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Chinese white-birch plywood sandwiches sheets of white poplar wood between outer layers of birch veneer, which is peeled from logs that are typically harvested in Siberian forests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
He peeled open his eyes and saw that Cruz was still on his leash, standing next to Abe, who was laughing his head off.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
