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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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Until the loss, Fidesz had largely been regarded as a party of the urban middle class.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition to Lashley’s sentencing, Second Judicial Circuit Judge Melissa Richardson also ordered the 41-year-old to pay approximately $50 in court fees per month regarding the case, local media reported.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to Google Maps, the building is registered to a limo company called Toptown Limo Ride.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Baby Amalia, as Mukherjee called her, had been sent to a San Antonio hospital with critically low oxygen levels.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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What has also helped its adoption and acceptance, besides the technology working, is that Stacy and his team have avoided trying to reinvent the fan viewing experience.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The future of Stockton Boulevard Local officials view the WellSpace development as a key part of their efforts to bring new investment to the Stockton Boulevard corridor.—
ANNIKA MERRILEES,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Players must log at least 20 minutes for the game to count for awards criteria.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, WNBA teams can sign developmental players who don’t count against the salary cap, opening more space for rookies.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Detectives believe Rodriguez took the man's body, drove nearly 100 miles away to Highland and dumped the man's body in the road.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The islands are home to a very conservative branch of Calvinism which believes deeply in the Sabbath.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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While the situation may feel serious, Lipsher stressed that preparation is about staying ahead of the problem, not panicking.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Consider the chain of contingencies that had to align, and the child’s existence can feel like a miracle.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The playing position was thought more decorous than the position for the violin, and the mandolin itself was visually attractive, appearing as a fashion accessory in any number of paintings.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some think Bond's crisp tuxedo will fit Theo James best, while others are rallying behind Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Henry Cavill.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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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 14 Apr. 2026.
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