1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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2
as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
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Recent Examples of look up
Late night parties followed and alcohol flowed, and my memory is of talent of all ages lovingly looking up at the master with tremendous gratitude.
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Warren Littlefield,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Imagine looking up at the sky on a windy afternoon.
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Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
By the summer of 2021, the company had complied with the government’s initial request to identify more than 250 users whose searches included references to bombs or if users repeatedly looked up the RNC or DNC.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Hattie Foster looks up to the sky.
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Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Warren Littlefield,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
Imagine looking up at the sky on a windy afternoon.
—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
By the summer of 2021, the company had complied with the government’s initial request to identify more than 250 users whose searches included references to bombs or if users repeatedly looked up the RNC or DNC.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Hattie Foster looks up to the sky.
—
Anna Spoerre,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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California Highway Patrol officers began pursuing a vehicle matching the suspect's description near Castaic Lake.
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The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the forest when being pursued by the sheriff of Nottingham.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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The Magic Cream is packed with powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate, and vitamins C and E to brighten and protect your skin.
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Residents in the area were being encouraged to seek higher ground.
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The area’s Labour MP, Josh Simons, resigned with the deliberate intent of allowing Burnham to win the seat, enter Parliament and seek the leadership.
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In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, wildlife biologist Forrest Galante embarks on a nationwide quest to find the nation’s most bizarre and dangerous alien sharks – from glowing swell sharks to elusive sawfish – proving the ultimate shark adventure is right here at home.
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The speakeasy-style room glows with a gold-leaf ceiling, ochre velvet sofas, and an extravagant cocktail menu.
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