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leers (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of leer (at)

as in makes eyes (at)

to look at in a flirtatious or desiring way upbraided the man for leering at the young waitress

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After picking up Bryce Young’s fifth-year option and adding key pieces across the roster, the Panthers enter 2026 with higher expectations as the team eyes a second consecutive division title.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
In the Africa section, the zoo eyes a revamp of the hippo and crocodile habitats and at least one additional exhibit.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026

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