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Today, while some retailers still accept checks, an attempt to pay with anything other than cash or card is likely to result in a blank stare from a Gen Z cashier.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026

In Los Palos Grandes, one of Caracas's most expensive middle-class neighborhoods and one of the hardest hit, three residents stare with dismay at the red sign placed on their building.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

While brave founders voted for liberty, the general had to stare down the British army.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

He hung his head from slumped shoulders, his arms crossed over his stomach and his stare far away.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

“Yes?” said Duane meekly, worried that he was about to get another harsh stare.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

“He stares into the abyss,” his daughter Rebecca Shouhed said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026

The screens behind both goals flashed up images of Scotland fans and their 1000-yard stares.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

She says she felt the stares of the press sitting behind her in the gallery, taking notes on her body language and her daughter Ashley’s sobs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026

Cage recalls watching an episode where Walter White, played by Bryan Cranston, stares at a suitcase for “an incredible amount of time.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

She brushes back her wet hair and stares up at me.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Later that year, he twice froze during press conferences, stared into space, and had to be assisted.

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026

"I'm not a model," he said, after his picture was taken as he stared at the floor.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

In the city of Catia La Mar on Venezuela's coast, Yilsmaris Blanco stared in shock at the scenes of devastation early Thursday after powerful twin earthquakes levelled dozens of buildings.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

Nearly three decades before he became known as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive mastermind, Chris Finch stared at his lineup and made the strangest roster cut of his career.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026

Hands trembling, I pulled my book from my backpack and stared at the words as they began to swim before me.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

Some players knelt at the final whistle, head down, staring at the turf.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

"Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option."

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026

“Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option,” Waller said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026

One pictures McConnell’s aides staring at the hospital clock, counting the seconds until 20 minutes have passed, and being pleased to inform the senator that he can hang up.

From Slate ● Jul. 11, 2026

Gingersnipes was all the way across the garden, staring at him with a look of profoundly helpless concern.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman