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
Fury - who had the infamous 11-minute and 20-second stare down with Usyk before their second fight 16 months ago - shared just a short seven-second face-off with Makhmudov, before the 36-year-old left the stage.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 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
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
Lily and I stare at each other across the kitchen table.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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