look away

Example Sentences

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The word “narcissist” comes from the Greek myth of Narcissus, which tells the story of a young man so enamored of his image in a reflecting pool that he is unable to look away.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

SpaceX investors may want to look away now, though–Rivian stock has fallen more than 90% since its record high reached on its fifth trading day.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

Her relationship with the camera remains unparalleled — when she is in frame, it is almost impossible to look away.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

"We had gone out for a really nice dinner and I'd been trying to look away from football for the evening," he told BBC Sport.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

She happens to look up at the same exact time, and we look away so fast it’s a surprise our eyeballs don’t go flying out of our heads.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender