stare at
Example Sentences
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“She would stare at a tree: ‘Look at the way the sun goes through the branches,’” Padilla says, marveling.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
This arrangement will allow me to immerse myself without being tempted to stare at my phone when I’m with my kid.
From Slate • May 10, 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
No waking at 2 a.m. to stare at the ceiling, nor 4 a.m. to stumble to the bathroom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
I stare at her for a bit before I start walking again.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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