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Used as an intensifier
“The real problem is I don't want to be a blinking teacher at all, despite the fact that I like the children.”
A soft, slightly wavering light
To be surrendering or yielding to someone or something
“Who will blink first in this showdown between two powerful negotiators?”
Present participle for to open and shut one's eyelids rapidly
“She didn't say anything. He saw her eyes blink from the tears behind them.”
(of a light) Present participle for to flash on and off in a regular or intermittent way
“As I went over a railroad track on a long stretch of road heading towards a creek, I noticed a car's lights blink behind me.”
Present participle for to stare (at something) in shock or surprise (while blinking)
“I blink in shock at the sea of armored soldiers all bowing their heads as one.”
Present participle for to react to (something) with surprise (while blinking)
“The look of excitement on Layne's face made Shay blink in surprise.”
Present participle for to react in any slight way
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