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stared

American  
[staird] / stɛərd /

verb

  1. simple past and past participle of stare.

Etymology

Origin of stared

stare ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Alan Davies looked down throughout the remarks but both stared straight ahead and showed no emotion as the sentences were handed down.

From BBC

Catching Mama’s look he stared from her to Jans in confusion.

From Literature

He pulled off his headphones, and stared at us in disbelief.

From Literature

Dad stared down the corn rows, hearing nothing.

From Literature

He trotted to the foot of the hill and stared at the right trail.

From Literature

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