stared down

verb

past tense of stare down
as in pored (over)

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  1. studied
  2. perused
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  • Semax, a peptide containing seven amino acids, has been studied for its potential effects on the central nervous system.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • His Zoroaster, built in 1878, is widely considered the first such vessel to be commercially successful, and its design was studied and replicated.
    — Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
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  • Several Ghana flags waved proudly during the windy day as supporters perused the streets around the Sheraton.
    — PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Anyone familiar with the city’s overwhelmingly Democratic voter-registration numbers or who perused some of the better polls before the primary would not be the slightest bit surprised by this result.
    — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
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