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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Indeed, as some of the dachshund pups clambered onto the bed and got close, the Labrador even looked up toward the camera as if calling in reinforcements for help.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But the Heat’s new-look up-tempo offense continues to put up historic numbers.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Parker never looked up at Zwerner, who had to leave to return to class, Kovac testified.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
But the Heat’s new-look up-tempo offense continues to put up historic numbers.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
That’s one investment that has proved rather unfruitful so far, although things appear to be looking up for WBD investors currently with company on the auction block and simultaneously preparing to separate its cable operations and studios/streaming into to companies.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Parker never looked up at Zwerner, who had to leave to return to class, Kovac testified.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Worrell was approached by his colleagues to be Council president last term, but didn’t actively pursue the role, instead opting to throw his support behind Louijeune, a City Hall source told the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The reality star has been studying through an apprenticeship program in California and was inspired to pursue a career in the legal field, focusing on criminal justice reform.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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Take a page out of our '90s design playbook and mix contrasting patterns, bring in plenty of cozy textiles, and add a stylish floor lamp to brighten dark fall and winter evenings.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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Make your home feel like a winter wonderland with this short house that’s made of rattan and intertwined with LED lights to brighten up your front porch or walkway.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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But in today’s world of digital creators, those seeking fame face competition in a way Khan’s generation never could have imagined.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The 20th Century and Disney pic is coming well ahead of expectations, thanks to glowing reviews and equally growing audience reaction.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Nov. 2025
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At that point, out of the vast and silent ether, messages will come glowing into your inbox one after another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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