staring

Example Sentences

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“Erin made fun of me on the day because I kept staring at her fake pregnant belly, because it was so surreal for me,” Quaid recalls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s 7 p.m. on a random weeknight, and you’re scratching your head while staring into the fridge, wondering what to eat for dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

She says she seeks refuge from the madness, even if it’s just taking a bath and staring at the wall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"And then," Imtiyaz said, staring down, "right before the best part of life began, he was gone."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I stood there, staring at her, tasting the salt of the tears running down my face.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler