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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Once you’re paid, you’re considered an employee, which means labor laws, such as minimum wage and overtime protections, apply.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
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Listed at 5-foot-11 and 183 pounds, Olofsson has been considered an offense-first player for much of his career.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 Aug. 2025
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The network declined to comment to EW regarding the current status of the investigation, and an attorney for Del Rio didn't respond to request for comment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Dec. 2025
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Widely regarded as her most notable role, Moreno starred as Anita in the 1961 movie adaptation of West Side Story.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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Anyone with information about the killing may contact detectives by calling 816-234-5043 or reach out to the TIPS Hotline anonymously at 816-474-TIPS.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Even some supporters called that a mistake that damaged his credibility.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The city said residents can view an interactive map of mosquito activity, virus testing results and trap zones on VDCI's website.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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While an underperforming offense has been frustrating to watch, Hoyer views the state of the rotation as the bigger concern over the long term.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the secretary of state's office and the State Election Board have further muddied the waters by issuing conflicting guidance for county election officials about how votes should be cast and counted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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As California takes weeks to count ballots, Republicans renew their attacks on the state’s mail-in voting system and the integrity of its elections.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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All the burglaries, police now believe, were the work of an international crime ring that employed South American thieves to target dozens of homes of wealthy families in America’s Heartland.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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Can anyone believe anything that Sloppy Chris says?—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Aug. 2025
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With half of the stadium decked out in highlighter-orange supporting the Dutch and the other half in royal blue supporting the Japanese, the chants and energy were felt from whistle to whistle from the 69,285 fans in attendance.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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When Kelli arrives to move into Shamea’s townhouse, the exchange is fraught with what feels like subliminal messages directed at Porsha.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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However, don’t think the Vikings are just a pushover without a strong aspect to their team.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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Scientists think climate change is influencing atmospheric rivers.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
12 Dec. 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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