1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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2
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
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Pay no heed to the aches in your body, the growing fear that your numb fingers and toes may never be able to feel sensations again: look up and thank the man with your gaze.
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Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
At the risk of overreacting to one hot night by Murray, Denver's supporting cast certainly looked up to the task in taking Game 5 by 16 points on a 13-point night by Jokic.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, looks up toward the scoreboard in the closing seconds in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Things were looking up later in the day after a report said the measure of inflation that the Fed likes to use slowed to 2.3% in March, the Associated Press reported.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
At the risk of overreacting to one hot night by Murray, Denver's supporting cast certainly looked up to the task in taking Game 5 by 16 points on a 13-point night by Jokic.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, #23, looks up toward the scoreboard in the closing seconds in Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in Los Angeles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Things were looking up later in the day after a report said the measure of inflation that the Fed likes to use slowed to 2.3% in March, the Associated Press reported.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Schools and Communities Leaving MIT to pursue a PhD, Yinka-Banjo envisions future growth of a movement in her country toward this kind of collaboration.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The company will pursue various cross-border initiatives spanning script development, co-production, and investment between its Tokyo and Beijing offices, with a focus on creating artistically bold works that maintain strong international market potential.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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Choose White Paint White is a go-to when choosing a paint color that reflects light, brightens a space, and makes a room look bigger.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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The service harnesses the prebiotic power of sugar beets; the vegetable contains vitamin C and antioxidants that aid in brightening the skin.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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But two men’s wives, one with a child, are still seeking to be reunited through a family reunification program.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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