gaze
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Standing in the open-air cube that is the oculus of “sister dreamer,” most people have their gaze pointed up, seeing — what else? — themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
The idea that meaningful and attentive engagement could come from averting your gaze may seem counterintuitive, but it translates to other basic forms of human interaction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Under the gaze of First Lady Melania Trump and a mascot dressed as a giant Easter bunny, Trump doubled down at the White House event on his threats.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
He sat directly across from me, fixed me with a professional gaze, and said, “I’ve got the results of your MRI. There’s a lesion on your hip.”
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
She scoffed, and her gaze briefly flew up to the rafters.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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