as in considers
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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And this wrenching essay from visual artist and poet Kennedy Amenya Gisege considers the unique spiritual toll that incarcerated parents face.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026 -
Crucially, the administration is also trying to avoid a fight over the payout plan, which has been deemed a political slush fund by critics, while the Senate considers Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.—
Sarah Fitzpatrick,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Mentor126 regards this as a useful lens for adaptive learning design, where AI may adjust difficulty, format, content, and pacing to help learners find their ‘flow,’ the productive learning zones during work tasks.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Lynn regards his factional triumph as a fait accompli.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Native landscaping calls for lower maintenance, thus reducing water use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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At the same time, the resolution calls for humane immigration policies that uphold justice and mercy, strongly rejecting nativism, discrimination and racial or ethnic hostility.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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What counts as an affordable wellness retreat in 2026?—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon direct the DreamWorks Animation film that counts Brad Ableson as co-director.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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However, Cashman's comments on Bellinger are telling of how the team views him.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, by contrast, views the exceptional relationship as something to exploit rather than a safety net to be used in extremis.—
Andrew P. Miller,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Dec. 2025
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Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Dec. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Call Reason feels like one of those small upgrades that can make everyday calling a little smoother.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Looks (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looks%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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