stare
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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
Give me a chair that is designed for three hours of focused work instead of 30 minutes of sipping tea while I stare out the window.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
But we sense from her tattered sweater and blank stare a disconnection.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
I think this pitch will suit that shot and to play that shot you have to stare at the ball right onto the bat.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
The wrench makes me stop, stare at it, wonder how heavy it is.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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