peer at

peer at (someone or something)

To examine, scan, or stare at someone or something, especially in an intent, inquisitive, or searching manner. Sarah's daughter came into the room and peered at me suspiciously, then turned around and walked right back out again. I peered at the directions, but they just didn't make any sense to me.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

peer at someone or something

to look at someone or something closely; to stare at and examine someone or something. The child peered at me for a while in a strange way. The owl peered at the snake for a moment before grabbing it.
See also: peer
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • peer at (someone or something)
  • peer in
  • peer in(to something)
  • peer through
  • peer through (something)
  • peer under
  • peer under (something)
  • peer underneath (something)
  • two jumps ahead (of someone or something)
  • two steps ahead (of someone or something)
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Supporting seamless mobility for P2P live streaming
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