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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(informal) A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away..
Since then, Stephon, 31, and the Knicks have been locked in a staredown regarding the cost of a potential buyout.
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Staredown means (informal) A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away..
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Since then, Stephon, 31, and the Knicks have been locked in a staredown regarding the cost of a potential buyout.
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