as in considering
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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But then, that’s of little surprise considering its owner and founder is legendary chef Raymond Blanc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Two community colleges were considering renaming centers named for Chavez — San Diego Community College’s Cesar Chavez Campus, a small tuition-free center in Barrio Logan, and Southwestern College’s student services center.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Economists have expressed concern regarding the additional costs of these services, noting the financial risk for those already struggling to get by.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The approach reflects her broader philosophy regarding risk and entrepreneurship.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2026
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Michigan and Kentucky came calling, engaging him in multiple Zoom calls.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with further information was encouraged to contact investigator Manny Milian by calling Riverside Sheriff's dispatch at (951) 776-1099 or the Perris Sheriff's Station at (951) 210-1000.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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All of the children, spouses and grandchildren sat with her and not their father at the viewing and funeral service.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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For the latest on official viewing parties and scheduled activities, keep an eye on San Jose Events and city announcements as dates firm up.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Not counting that pandemic year, the 22 wins are the most ever by an SDSU team not to play in the postseason.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The new trees number in the thousands — at least 4,000 per acre or as many as 20,000, depending on who is counting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Looking (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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