as in to stare down
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Courtney’s performance works best in leering psycho mode, less so when Tucker is bloviating philosophically — but that’s the fault of the script.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025 -
Realizing that the strange men who leer at Dynevor from almost every corner in the film were in fact processing their brush with a Hollywood A-lister is fascinating to watch.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2025
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Throughout the book, ogling bystanders, nonchalant locals, and wannabes shooting their shot at stardom all add to the surrealist spectacle.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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She was inspired to start it after reading up on Sarah Baartman, a South African Khoikhoi woman who was ogled by Westerners during the 19th century as a freak show attraction in Europe.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Antiquing is one of the most popular activities, with places like Props Antiques, Tennessee Turquoise Company, and The Pick-it Fence housing seemingly endless treasures to peruse.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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The American customers can peruse Saint James' iconic wardrobe essentials for the whole family with selections men, women, kids, even dogs plus unisex styles.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Outstare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstare. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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