peer intently
Frequency: 6.58.9 per million words
to look closely or carefully at something, especially because you cannot see it clearly
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Examples (20)
- She had to peer intently at the faded inscription.
- The scientist peered intently through the microscope at the rare specimen.
- The detective peered intently through the magnifying glass.
- She peered intently at the old map, trying to decipher the faded ink.
- He was peering intently at the map, trying to find his way.
- The detective peered intently into the darkened room for any signs of movement.
- They all peered intently into the darkness, hoping to catch a glimpse.
- He is peering intently at the computer screen, searching for the error in the code.
- The old woman peered intently at the small print on the document.
- The jeweler peered intently at the diamond to check for any tiny flaws.
- If you peer intently, you might see the tiny bird in the bush.
- The old man peered intently over his spectacles at the unexpected visitor.
- He often peers intently at abstract art, searching for hidden meanings.
- She peered intently into the thick fog, hoping to catch a glimpse of the shore.
- The scientist will peer intently at the cells under the microscope.
- The young boy peered intently through the keyhole to see what was inside.
- She began to peer intently at the suspicious figure in the distance.
- The birds were peering intently at the grass, waiting for a worm to appear.
- We had to peer intently to read the street sign in the fog.
- I peered intently at the photograph, but I still couldn't recognize the face.