as in considered
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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Sette is considered an expert on human T cells, the immune cells that adapt to recognize and fight infections from viruses, bacteria, parasites and other pathogens.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026 -
It is widely considered one of the best games in the series.—
George Yang,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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He is widely regarded for his offensive play-calling and ability to maximize output from his quarterbacks.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The complex is built on Temple Mount, which is regarded as Judaism’s holiest place as the site of two ancient temples.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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More than two dozen congressional Republicans have called for a thorough investigation of the shooting of Alex Pretti, according to a count by ABC News.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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The tight end was asked who called plays for a Kansas City Chiefs offense that had cycled through different offensive coordinators early in his career.—
Jeff Fedotin,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But viewed from Beijing, the stakes are much higher than that.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Neither the team nor its superstar wants to be viewed as the bad guy, the catalyst for what will be a wrenching deal for the franchise, no matter what package of players and picks Milwaukee gets in return.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Looked (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looked%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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