stared
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stared
Example Sentences
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When they first appeared on screen, and for most of their time giving evidence, Donaldson stared at them with a look of what seemed like pity or sadness on his face.
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
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
"I just lay there, and I stared out the window."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Reid stared at his phone and considered plowing a chunk of his savings into shares of Robinhood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Fred, a bald man with a military bearing, came to the door and stared at me blankly when I said I wanted to talk to him about the Sunday service.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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