- present participle of stare.
staring
Example Sentences
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The danger comes because staring at an eclipse without protection can damage the retina, which sits at the back of the eye, and particularly those cells responsible for sharp central vision.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“What is that?” he said, holding a corner of the comforter aloft, staring intently at something located where he had been about to lie down.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Bristol-Myers Squibb is staring down immediate patent expirations on such core revenue drivers as the cancer blockbuster Opdivo and the blood thinner Eliquis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
I am 100% aware that you don’t mention money, but it seems like you would be staring a gift horse in the mouth by persisting with this argument.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Mama stood with her hand on the faucet, staring strangely at me while the water splashed from the sink over her feet.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
