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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look down (on)
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The productivity gains are real but bounded.
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Then after another Algerian wave of pressure, Gouiri tapped in a loose ball after a corner from Anis Hadj Moussa, Mahrez’s replacement after the hydration break in the 76th minute, bounded loosely through the box.
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Energy equities offer inflation protection If oil remains elevated, energy companies benefit from stronger cash flow and relative defensiveness versus sectors more exposed to margin pressure from fuel costs.
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That gives retailers a much clearer picture of pricing thresholds and margin opportunities than waiting to see how a product performs at markdown.
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Police said the vehicle had initially been spotted speeding and driving recklessly on Stevens Creek Boulevard in neighboring Santa Clara.
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The current Ebola outbreak is believed to have started in a remote part of Democratic Republic of the Congo before spreading across the border to Uganda; neighboring South Sudan is also considered an area at high risk.
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In addition to fringe researchers and experts, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are both planning to speak.
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Sustainability is a priority at Sal Salis, with the 16 eco-luxury safari tents designed for minimal impact, just metres from the largest fringing reef in the world, its barefoot luxury as nature intended.
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“Look down (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20down%20%28on%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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