Example Sentences

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The Lakers have 24 regular-season games left to get it right, or they will be staring at another long offseason without making the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2023

Ocean City, on the other hand, will be staring down the barrel of a foot of snow, give or take.

From Washington Post • Jan. 28, 2022

So far, we don’t know details like when the movie will be released or who will be staring in it.

From The Verge • Jun. 10, 2021

Like many Americans these physicians will be staring down the barrel of mounting student debt.

From MSNBC • Mar. 26, 2020

“You gotta be kidding. I can’t sing that song with you, boy! Everybody in church will be staring at me!”

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles