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Recent Examples of look on
The ad features the now-famous Coca-Cola trucks driving through different locales as animals from seals to pandas look on, suggesting a globetrotting trip.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
To know whether or not your glass cookware is oven safe, look on the bottom of the dish for a Pyrex symbol or other notation that the glass is safe to put into the oven.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
The quote seems to linger in the minds of former officials who look on with anxiety at the possibility of history repeating itself.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The camera pans to show Drake viewing the balance with a stunned look on his face.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
For a costume that takes no more than 30 seconds to perfect, simply place a dark cap on your head, throw on a matching jacket and walk around with a longing look on your face.
—Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
On October 25, the 28-year-old actor unveiled a completely fresh look on the Christy premiere red carpet, starting with a chin-length chop by celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco Oropeza.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
The Iowa Wild got a little bit of a different look on Friday as Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin worked a deal with the San Jose Sharks that will bring a former first-round draft pick to Des Moines.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Irina Shayk Irina Shayk also wore more than one look on the runway.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
To know whether or not your glass cookware is oven safe, look on the bottom of the dish for a Pyrex symbol or other notation that the glass is safe to put into the oven.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
The quote seems to linger in the minds of former officials who look on with anxiety at the possibility of history repeating itself.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The camera pans to show Drake viewing the balance with a stunned look on his face.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
For a costume that takes no more than 30 seconds to perfect, simply place a dark cap on your head, throw on a matching jacket and walk around with a longing look on your face.
—Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
On October 25, the 28-year-old actor unveiled a completely fresh look on the Christy premiere red carpet, starting with a chin-length chop by celebrity hairstylist Glen Coco Oropeza.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2025
The Iowa Wild got a little bit of a different look on Friday as Minnesota general manager Bill Guerin worked a deal with the San Jose Sharks that will bring a former first-round draft pick to Des Moines.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Irina Shayk Irina Shayk also wore more than one look on the runway.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
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Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Bureau, and Rice University, the work could reshape how scientists think about pollution cleanup by looking closer at the tiniest details hidden in common minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Elite politics has become so opaque under his rule that pundits look for any clue for China’s direction – from parsing Xi’s words for their real meaning to assessing the color of his hair.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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As the boat sails away, the Creature quietly stares into the sunrise with a smile on his face.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The video teaser Chrli shared features eerie, horror film–like sound effects and the haunting sound of violins as Charli is pinned down by an elderly hand while staring directly into the camera.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The camera then zooms out to show that the athlete is actually inside of a snow globe, which the pop star has been gazing into and shaking.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Fitzgerald stands at the center while Gillespie gazes at her, flanked by other musicians.—
Amy Carleton,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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The project enabled reporters to peer into the still-private registry of beneficial owners, a list of who actually is behind companies registered in Luxembourg, people like Ansary, NBA legend Magic Johnson and even the brother of a powerful general who controls levers of the Cuban economy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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To assess with how the righteous American dream grew distorted, Makowsky’s series (directed by Matt Ross) peers all the way past our 25 most recent presidents to find the long-term lessons in our country’s second-shortest presidency.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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One glaring weakness is in the hotel sector, with deal value down 30% in September compared with the same month in 2024.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The investigation quickly ran into road blocks, however, in the form of glaring inconsistencies in Rebecca's stories, according to authorities.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hours later, after dodging cow patties the size of dinner plates and gaping holes leading to marmot burrows, the locations are chosen and the traps are set.—
Glenn Zorpette,
IEEE Spectrum,
4 Nov. 2025
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The team has not ruled out transitioning RHP Mason Miller and/or LHP Adrián Morejón back to the rotation, but that would also open gaping holes in the back of a bullpen that might not have Jason Adam (quad) ready at the start of the season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Electric roads are viewed as part of a broader charging ecosystem rather than a replacement for static chargers.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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At least once or twice a week, his estimators need to be in either Dallas, Houston, or San Antonio to view a site.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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