look (on or upon)

as in to consider
to think of in a particular way you could call the comment mean-spirited, but I do not look on it that way at all

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Verb
  • Dolton police did not respond to requests for information about the block but Trustee Belcher said the area was considered the rougher part of the village.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • The main things to consider when planning are what to pack, the travel logistics, and the destination.
    Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • But a pope from the nation was regarded as unthinkable given America’s power on the world stage.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • More information regarding rules and eligibility will be announced at a later date.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • If the bill was a mistake, call 1-800-HHS-TIPS to report it.
    Louise Norris, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Marx himself would call DEI a classic case of ideology, a set of benign-seeming ideas that disguise the workings of the rulers, in this case empowered progressives.
    WSJ, WSJ, 14 Feb. 2023
Verb
  • But federal unions and Democratic lawmakers view the moves as unlawful and disruptive to public services.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 10 May 2025
  • While many sun-seekers visit the area for beach and ocean activities like a shipwreck trail for scuba divers and viewing the world's largest bottlenose dolphin population, outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy a variety of hiking at popular trails within St. Andrews State Park, according to AllTrails.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • With overseas ballots still to be counted and four seats undecided, Chega could overtake the Socialist Party and become the official opposition.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
  • Another positive for Liverpool is that Frimpong would also count as a homegrown player for the purpose of Premier League and Champions League squad registration, having come through the ranks at Manchester City’s youth teams.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Have no doubts, Ancelotti will feel as at home in Brazil as in Italy.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • If you’re retired, those market swings can feel even more personal.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Here’s a look at the cast, then and now Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel, who was initially thought dead in the explosion that killed Reynolds, both overhear Keene plotting with another Forefront mole, Special Agent Wabash.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 21 May 2025
  • In addition, just over half of respondents (53%) think state government should reallocate existing funds and revenue sources to support public transportation.
    Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 20 May 2025
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“Look (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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