stare
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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
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
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
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
The rest of us stare at Andre, waiting for his news.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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