staring

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Gulf-state oil may be trickling back into the global economy and lowering gas prices, but we’re still staring down the barrel at months of sticky inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

A woman conned by her accountant decades ago is staring at a six-figure tax bill after the Supreme Court refused to hear her case.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

While the audience has to believe Lestat is a rock star, they also have to believe he’s someone with the look — and worth staring at.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

For the first time, Heuermann, who had been staring straight ahead blankly, turned towards the podium, then immediately back.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

“Tell ya what,” Uncle Max added, staring out at the stretch of our property.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith