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sungazing

British  
/ ˈsʌnˌɡeɪzɪŋ /

noun

  1. the practice of staring directly at the sun at sunset or sunrise, esp in the belief that doing so allows one to survive without eating food

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  • sungazer noun

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Seven years on from the notorious moment where he stared directly at the sun during the last solar eclipse over the US, the former president is jumping on the sungazing bandwagon yet again.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024

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