rubbernecking

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In one week, the rubbernecking will be over.

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  • “I think Louise was using the murders to give the place ambience The power of rubbernecking,” he said. —  EQMM,January2008
  • My usual 45 min commute took 1hr 45 min. today due to extreme rubbernecking on the Edens.
  • This is the modern equivalent of rubbernecking, of course. —  Dealbreaker
  • In other words, HBO's "Big Love" offers up subcultural rubbernecking at its very best. —  Salon
  • In this case, the press serves no purpose but rubbernecking at the scene of nothing while harassing hundreds of people each day. —  Political Mavens
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