Example Sentences

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He spent a day and a half in the witness box on Tuesday and Wednesday answering questions about his claim that British tabloids had unlawfully snooped on his life throughout his childhood and young adulthood.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 8, 2023

The reporters who snooped on the weekend’s wedding via binoculars might have had a better view of what they were covering.

From Washington Post • Nov. 21, 2022

If a third party snooped, they would leave indelible evidence of their interference—like damaging a quantum wax seal.

From Scientific American • Sep. 22, 2022

Also, 33% said they had snooped through the host’s medicine cabinet or other private things at a party, and 47% said they would break up with a partner over poor party behavior.

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 2021

She snooped around the house, her eyes flitting here and there, examining every little thing.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor