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
Fury - who had the infamous 11-minute and 20-second stare down with Usyk before their second fight 16 months ago - shared just a short seven-second face-off with Makhmudov, before the 36-year-old left the stage.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Meantime, holiday travelers will stare down an average nationwide gasoline price of $4.08 a gallon, and pay airfares that have skyrocketed with energy costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
But we sense from her tattered sweater and blank stare a disconnection.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Many times while Rowdy and I were prowling the river banks I would stop and, with my arms folded, I’d stare over the river and wonder how He did it.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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