Example sentences of "stared at [pers pn] for [art] [adj] " in BNC.

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1 She stared at him for a long time .
2 Father Poole stared at him for a long while .
3 She stared at him for a long moment wondering if in her indignation she had hurt his feelings , but his eyes were narrowed and she could not read his expression .
4 She stared at him for a long moment before she took in what he had said .
5 She stared at him for a further moment , then meekly she obeyed and he smiled .
6 Alec stared at him for a few seconds , then walked out into the heat and glare of the mid-day sun .
7 The woman stared at him for a few moments as she mulled over his offer .
8 He took another step backwards and stared at her for a long moment before saying , ‘ This is the last time I 'll ever look on you willingly . ’
9 She spoke with such soft intensity that he stared at her for a long , thoughtful moment .
10 He stared at her for a long , shuttered moment , then wordlessly climbed out of the car and walked slowly round to her door .
11 The other woman stared at her for a long moment , then , with great dignity , collected up the papers lying on the desk in front of her and got to her feet .
12 He stared at her for a long moment , and then he turned , stuffed his hands into his trouser pockets , and stared out over the lake .
13 It stared at me for a few seconds , then the lens flashed again , a key was put into the lock , bolts were drawn and the door was opened .
14 I can not be sure that he noticed all that , but he stared at it for a long time , getting down on his hands .
15 Says Mike , ‘ When the chimps first saw the platform , they stared at it for a long time , and then they realised it was just me up there , and carried on . ’
16 She stared at it for a long time , shivering , icy fingers trailing along her spine .
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