Thesaurus results for LOOK DOWN (ON)

look down (on)

verb

Definition of look down (on)

as in to look (toward)

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The private sector’s growing role in security functions can deliver real value when properly bounded.

— David Niccolini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
In simple terms, the company is developing something that receives a photon and then uses an optical switch to direct it into a path bounded by highly reflective mirrors.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

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But with Medicare Advantage costs moderating, analysts said the risk to earnings has decreased and margin progress next year can be meaningful.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 July 2026
For a platform with millions of merchants, a stablecoin that lowers acceptance costs and returns reserve income on idle balances goes straight to margin.

— Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of margin

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Tanzanians had planned to take to the streets on July 7, a date that commemorates the formation of the ruling party and is also associated with pro-democracy protests in neighboring Kenya.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Already this year, there have been three measles outbreaks — in Riverside County, Shasta County and another that affected both Sacramento and neighboring Placer counties.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

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The coastline of the region is fringed with ridiculously good-looking beaches and traditional fishing villages where the boats still return with the day’s catch.

— Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

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