look (on or upon)

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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Verb
  • Dolton police did not respond to requests for information about the block but Trustee Belcher said the area was considered the rougher part of the village.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • It's been well over a decade since Aaliyah last scored a hit on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay tally, which is considered the most competitive radio ranking in those genres.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • But a pope from the nation was regarded as unthinkable given America’s power on the world stage.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 May 2025
  • The market has likely overreacted to the company’s challenges, specifically regarding the uncertainty around animal testing.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Anyone who would like to get connected to treatment, or knows someone who does, can call 1-800-563-4086 or visit connectgnh.org at any day or time.
    Hartford Courant, Hartford Courant, 14 Feb. 2023
  • However, today most young people rarely call each other.
    Andrea Wigfield, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
Verb
  • But federal unions and Democratic lawmakers view the moves as unlawful and disruptive to public services.
    Joe Walsh, CBS News, 10 May 2025
  • In Paris, the U.S. presented a framework deal that Kyiv's backers view as benefiting Moscow.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Verb
  • With overseas ballots still to be counted and four seats undecided, Chega could overtake the Socialist Party and become the official opposition.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2025
  • Another positive for Liverpool is that Frimpong would also count as a homegrown player for the purpose of Premier League and Champions League squad registration, having come through the ranks at Manchester City’s youth teams.
    James Nalton, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.
    Doyle Rice, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • If you’re retired, those market swings can feel even more personal.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The film often feels like a mazy tapestry of moods and situations, rather than a traditional narrative.
    Tomris Laffly, Variety, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • However, the Motor City isn't the hub that many thought would be added to TGL.
    Troy Finnegan‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • Deborah is thinking of Ava but can’t bring herself to say it.
    Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 9 May 2025
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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 23 May. 2025.

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