stared
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stared
Example Sentences
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Giant billboards around Tehran showing a triple image of Khomeini, Ali Khamenei and the Islamic republic's third supreme leader have stared down at residents since March, in a clear bid to show continuity of leadership.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Asked if he can take solace for the way from the team has played, goalie Anton Forsberg, who was outstanding in his first two career playoff games, stared straight ahead.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
And when I think back to the time I stared into the abyss and lived long enough to understand what it meant, I know this: we can’t become a generation that looks away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In the years that followed, people stared at him on the streets or taunted him.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The girl stopped walking and stared in their direction.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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