stare

Example Sentences

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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’m sadly reminded of colleagues who never recovered, a sobering thought as we stare down the barrel of yet another employment crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 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

Since we were all bunched so close together it was impossible to look at her without seeming to stare into her face.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott