stared
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stared
Example Sentences
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“All the while, the hallmark of this case stared back at us: a flawed eyewitness identification procedure that never should have led to a conviction.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Elsewhere in Washington, the now-defunct US Institute of Peace was also renamed after Trump, and his face has stared down from huge banners hung outside the Justice and Agriculture Departments.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Later that year, he twice froze during press conferences, stared into space, and had to be assisted.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
A wave of brides and grooms made their way to MSG as bystanders stared and cheered, taxis honked and protesters gathered outside.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
I just stared at the picture and kept staring because I couldn’t get it, I couldn’t get it, and I didn’t want to see his face again.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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