staring

Example Sentences

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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

It’s a surrealist painting in motion, the equivalent of staring at Salvador Dali’s wasteland of melting clocks until it makes gut-sense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The new scheme encourages passengers to report incidents on the train such as staring, intrusive questions and unwelcome comments.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Bond investors and stock investors are staring at the same animal from opposite ends.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

It happens now, when he looks up to find that, once again, I can’t stop myself from staring at him, and he suddenly glances down at the hose in his hand.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith