staring

Example Sentences

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A woman stood in tears, staring at an apartment building that was half gone.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

With defending champ Carlos Alcaraz back in Spain, staring at his sore, slowly-rehabilating wrist, the tennis world presumed his Italian rival, Jannik Sinner, would have a breezy Vespa ride to the title at Roland-Garros.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

And she is wearing a nun’s habit, and I couldn’t stop staring at her face.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

I closed the door behind me and sat on my bed, staring at the wall.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler