stare at
Example Sentences
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How long can we all stare at hand-held rectangles?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
"You have to literally stay on duty and stare at the screen the whole time, because you can easily miss it," said Esko, who did not appear to struggle, even late into the night.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
If they stare at me blankly, I’m out.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
"The attention span as well, it's hard for people not to stare at their phone every five minutes."
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
They all looked the same to me, but he’d stare at one and throw it away, nod at another and stick it in his pocket.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
