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was eyeing

  • past progressive
    of eye.
    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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Earlier this month, his partner at Most Valuable Promotions, Nakisa Bidarian, told BBC Sport Paul was eyeing a return to cruiserweight.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

Two weeks ago Mr. Trump said he was eyeing targets on land.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2025

The appointments follow reports that Sunak, who was prime minister between October 2022 and July 2024, was eyeing a Silicon Valley job after losing in last year's general election.

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2025

She was eyeing a center up the street from her home that’s part of a national chain.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 23, 2024

“Now, don’t forget and don’t lose it, boy” Mrs. Sharpe was eyeing the duct tape on Calder’s backpack.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett