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stare

[stair] / stɛər /


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I’m not ashamed to admit that there have been times when those 32-ounce tubs just stare at me day after day, haloed by the refrigerator light, moving further from consumable and closer to petri dish.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

In this race, a team of esports athletes stare forward at a screen instead of the starting line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

After a lifeless stare, the chatbot smiles and says, “Now that is an awesome idea, Jesse!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I think this pitch will suit that shot and to play that shot you have to stare at the ball right onto the bat.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Duane continued to stand and stare at the beautiful, sparkly ice.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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