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

"We have stared building greenhouses so that the temperature can be controlled. If one does not adopt innovative methods we are doomed."

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Now, two international teams have stared deeper into the mirror.

From Science Magazine • May 31, 2023

McCracken, who was born in Berkeley, Calif., the son of a rancher, was a memorable character, a tall, rangy man with weathered features and eyes that appeared to have stared too long at the sun.

From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2020

If I had, I would have stared at my reflection, memorizing it.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys