piercing look
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a very intense and direct look
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Examples (10)
- She gave him a piercing look that made him uncomfortable.
- His piercing look analyzed every detail of the room.
- The detective's piercing look made the suspect nervous.
- From across the table, she held my gaze with a piercing look.
- The teacher's piercing look silenced the unruly students.
- He felt the weight of her piercing look even before she spoke.
- With a piercing look, the general surveyed his troops.
- A piercing look from the judge indicated his disapproval.
- She often used a piercing look to convey her expectations.
- His quick, piercing look caught the subtle movement.