stared
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stared
Example Sentences
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Others stared ahead with their hands firmly on their hips.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Nearly three decades before he became known as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive mastermind, Chris Finch stared at his lineup and made the strangest roster cut of his career.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 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
On a Monday in mid-March, he stared out at the Manhattan skyline from his office on the 85th floor and decided he didn’t want to miss out on another blistering rally.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
He stared down at the floorboards, his lean frame bent, with a fist propped on a table as if he needed the support.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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