Examples of eye contact in a Sentence
He maintained eye contact with me throughout the conversation.
The speaker made eye contact with audience members.
The jury avoided eye contact with the defendant as the verdict was read.
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Speak confidently, make eye contact, and show enthusiasm for your business.
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
For example, if there’s a frenemy at work, do your best to refrain from hugs, handshakes, or prolonged eye contact.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Her movements were understated and free, her presence magnetic — graceful twirls one moment, piercing eye contact the next.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Despite being caught out, the retriever tried her best to feign innocence by avoiding eye contact with her owner.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
For example, if there’s a frenemy at work, do your best to refrain from hugs, handshakes, or prolonged eye contact.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Her movements were understated and free, her presence magnetic — graceful twirls one moment, piercing eye contact the next.
—Sara Ibrahim, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
Despite being caught out, the retriever tried her best to feign innocence by avoiding eye contact with her owner.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eye contact
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“Eye contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eye%20contact. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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