stare down

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  • De Agostini via Getty Images Those wine lovers who peruse a long list of expensive bottles as well as those who would just like a glass or two of wine are now rewarded with carafes of regional wines, many from very local wineries.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
  • One of those unique risk factors is thought to be the hormone fluctuations of menopause, leading researchers to study whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which can level the hormonal playing field, might help.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Acting was a career shift for Tillman, who was a pre-med student in college studying to be an orthopedic surgeon.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Stare down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stare%20down. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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