stared
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of stared
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
"I just lay there, and I stared out the window."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
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
Betsie and I stared disbelievingly at the sheets of paper in our hands.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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