Gaze
Scrutiny
Scrutiny noun - A fixed intent look.
Usage example: began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge
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Both words in one sentence
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Almost a "missed" example, but once or twice Harry does look away from their gaze; initially the reader would just assume he felt uncomfortable under scrutiny — now we know better.
Source: No Eye in Magic
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