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Recent Examples of look on
More alarming, Kayce and his son, Tate (Brecken Merrill), look on devastated as a nurse puts a sheet over a body in the desolate East Camp of the Dutton Ranch, where the family resided.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026
Let’s now take a look on a team-by-team basis.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The new multi-year pact gives Amazon MGM Studios first look on narrative features, scripted and unscripted series from Balboa.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
To inspect for pests, look on the undersides of leaves, on leaf joints, and in areas of new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Right now, temperatures look on the warm side of road problems.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Now, with a new low-top look on the horizon, the Goadome appears poised to carry into springtime and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Jan. 2026
After taking a timeout to advance the ball past halfcourt, the Thunder generated a quality look on the final possession that would have won the game for Oklahoma City.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Last month, the comedian debuted the new look on Instagram while recounting some of her Black Friday purchases.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026
Let’s now take a look on a team-by-team basis.
—Seth Emerson, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
The new multi-year pact gives Amazon MGM Studios first look on narrative features, scripted and unscripted series from Balboa.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
To inspect for pests, look on the undersides of leaves, on leaf joints, and in areas of new growth.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Right now, temperatures look on the warm side of road problems.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2026
Now, with a new low-top look on the horizon, the Goadome appears poised to carry into springtime and beyond.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Jan. 2026
After taking a timeout to advance the ball past halfcourt, the Thunder generated a quality look on the final possession that would have won the game for Oklahoma City.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Jan. 2026
Last month, the comedian debuted the new look on Instagram while recounting some of her Black Friday purchases.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look on
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For those looking for a show of holiday blooms, this process begins in early fall, as temperatures naturally drop and the days start getting shorter.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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For example, if your space is 150 square feet, look for a model with 1,500-watt capacity.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Social media users have stared deep into that footage, and some have seen their own reflection.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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What's captivating enough about Freescape's van that show goer after show goer can't help but to stop and stare, at least momentarily, is the unique pop-up roof system, a patented design that's being called the first of its kind.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Jan. 2026
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Unlike some of Dubai’s city centre skyscrapers, where rooms are hermetically sealed within glass and steel, every accommodation comes with its own spacious balcony for lounging and gazing at the sun setting over the sea or the city lighting up at dusk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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The two of them say nothing, instead just gazing at each other.—
Yohana Desta,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
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In 2002, the Sanctuarium started to appear on the skyline, peering down like the Eye of Sauron.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Nearby, a mating pair of wild swans that live on the lake peered over the fence.—
Ryan Gillespie,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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When state media broadcasts funerals for fighters killed in Syria or Yemen while Iran’s hospitals lack basic supplies, the disconnect between rhetoric and reality becomes glaring.—
Kamran Talattof,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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The Rams’ 27-24 loss to the Falcons did not result exclusively because of injuries, but the holes left by missing starters were apparent and in some cases glaring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Recent events suggest that the gaping hole where the East Wing once was may lie there exposed, undeveloped, and contested for quite some time.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Getty Images The Mets finally filled the gaping hole in center field.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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That set her apart from other South Korean first ladies – who traditionally were viewed as humble, behind-the-scenes figures.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Alinejad views her mission as exposing the situation in Iran and giving voice to victims, but worries the attempts on her life will create a fear of inviting her to speak.—
Katrina Kaufman,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Look on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20on. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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