staring

Example Sentences

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It’s 7 p.m. on a random weeknight, and you’re scratching your head while staring into the fridge, wondering what to eat for dinner.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"And then," Imtiyaz said, staring down, "right before the best part of life began, he was gone."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“I just stood in the back like a quiet little freak. I didn’t try to do anything. And she went, ‘I’m just staring at Ashley.’”

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 keep looking at the letter, as if staring at it will somehow make the words turn into something I can understand.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler