stare
verb (used without object)
to gaze fixedly and intently, especially with the eyes wide open.
are staring
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present progressiveof stare.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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They are staring at the prospect of far fewer young people supporting a growing cohort of aging adults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
That means that Nvidia investors are staring down a “surprisingly good entry point,” Moore said, with shares trading at about 18 times estimated earnings for calendar 2027.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026
And so here we are, staring at a world of injustice, which, according to Marcus Aurelius, “lies in what you aren’t doing, not only in what you are doing.”
From Salon ● Jan. 2, 2026
They are staring down the barrel of relegation after taking only two points from their past five games.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
There’s a lively conversation going on between Andrew, Michael, and Caroline, but by the time Dana and I sit down, it’s all petered out and the three are staring at me.
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
