squinting
- present participle of squint.
Example Sentences
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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
But once you have accepted the limitations and frustrations, the experience will justify squinting your eyes and straining your neck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026
The oldest video on her YouTube is titled “11 year old sings titanium” and, sure enough, shows a young Murph squinting into the camera as she performs Sia and David Guetta’s 2011 stadium-rave jam.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2025
Outside, a woman called Pat from Manchester was squinting at the sun and gathering her thoughts.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025
Her thumbs flew, then she looked up, squinting just as hard as Chess.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
