stare
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Under this formulation, when a previous decision does not conform with history and tradition, stare decisis—the court’s deference to judicial precedent—is especially weak.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
And, as they stare into the abyss, one detail of the standings has made this season even worse than Tottenham could have ever imagined.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
We stand in silence and stare at the collection of gas, dust, dark matter and billions of stars.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
By taking on Brontë’s book, Fennell was doomed to stare down millions of overly pedantic literature sticklers, people who prefer their adaptations pure and untainted.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
I couldn’t do anything but stand there with my mouth open and stare.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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