stared

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Giant billboards around Tehran showing a triple image of Khomeini, Ali Khamenei and the Islamic republic's third supreme leader have stared down at residents since March, in a clear bid to show continuity of leadership.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Others stared ahead with their hands firmly on their hips.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Asked if he can take solace for the way from the team has played, goalie Anton Forsberg, who was outstanding in his first two career playoff games, stared straight ahead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

And when I think back to the time I stared into the abyss and lived long enough to understand what it meant, I know this: we can’t become a generation that looks away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

I held my tongue and stared back at him.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu