Example sentences of "and stare [adv] at the [adj] " in BNC.

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1 Benin moved to the writing desk and stared absently at the framed family photograph then turned back to Werner .
2 Evelyn trailed back into the scutching room and stared hopelessly at the huge basket .
3 Not totally sure she actually wanted to illuminate what she already knew she was going to find , she snapped down the switch and stared disagreeably at the glistening drops that plopped relentlessly on to the dresser .
4 Cranston breathed , and stared pityingly at the white-hooded faces .
5 Remembering just in time that this heartless cynic was responsible for getting her out of the clutches of the Gibraltar Police and Customs Service , Polly managed to bite back the caustic retort trembling on the tip of her tongue and stared blankly at the vast selection of starters and main courses .
6 He settled by the window and stared across at the red brick Communist club beyond the budding trees .
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