stared down

verb

past tense of stare down
as in pored (over)

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  1. studied
  2. perused
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  • Commissioners studied the impacts of data centers on noise levels, public health, and local economies, and examined other cities across the United States that have navigated data center developments.
    — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Cerny reportedly studied theater at Indiana’s Valparaiso University and earned a master’s degree at Northwestern University.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
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  • In the back, the friends perused the menu, which consisted of cocktails inspired by different aspects of natural history.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Maya and Callum, both smiling happily at each other, perused the menu.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
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