outlooks

plural of outlook
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as in overlooks
a high place or structure from which a wide view is possible the cliff-top outlook provides an expansive view of the sleepy village down in the valley

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as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point the outlook from the tower is spectacular in all directions

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Recent Examples of outlooks The film uses their contrasting outlooks to raise questions about the responsibilities of witnessing tragedy through a camera lens. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026 Nothing is certain except for the promise of many sexy montages and lots of sweeping shots of scenic outlooks. Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 The credit ratings under review for downgrade previously had stable outlooks. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026 Many other Wall Street strategists set year-end S & P 500 targets as opposed to 12-month outlooks. Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 June 2026 The house rises three stories through the oaks with valley views staged from nearly every level and balconies and decks stacked like outlooks on a trail. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 By 2035, data center power demand is projected to hit 106 gigawatts, a staggering 36% jump from previous outlooks, according to BloombergNEF. Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 There’s still July 1 looming, with both the Red Wings and potential acquiring teams needing to know their cap and roster outlooks for next season. Max Bultman, New York Times, 23 June 2026 But despite their differing outlooks on the noodles’ future, the chef and the instant noodle-making community share a similar reverence for how the creation has remained true to its original meaning. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Noun
  • Some travelers are drawn to the neon signs and roadside attractions of Route 66, while others prefer mountain overlooks or dramatic coastal scenery.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • Duckworth said fans aren't simply looking for scenic overlooks or filming locations.
    Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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  • Her post received 22,000 likes, and Elon Musk—who regularly boosts white-supremacist perspectives—and Joe Rogan have made similar claims about the group being a false-flag operation.
    Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • There are early signs that views may have changed in the six years since the governing board unanimously voted to eliminate SAT and ACT requirements.
    Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • The 24-year-old South Korean artist will also be performing on the Museum’s Ray Charles Rooftop Terrance, where attendees can enjoy the show with views of downtown Los Angeles.
    Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • Despite its age, astrophysicists still rely on Swift’s multi-wavelength instruments to identify and locate gamma-ray bursts for follow-up observations by other observatories.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • Rubin is expected to capture more images of the universe in its first year of operation than all previous optical observatories combined.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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  • In fact, some of the best ideas have come from team members who shared new experiences and viewpoints.
    Terri Eagle, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • One of their favorites is driving to one of Oregon’s scenic viewpoints, Pilot Butte, to watch the sunset, where Middaugh often brings her professional camera, while Ward happily snaps photos on his iPhone.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
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  • Dogs are natural lookouts who love to survey their territory.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • This family-friendly beach features a boardwalk with lookouts, playground, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Haaland towers over his father and mentor, the former Norway international Alfie, and most opponents, but that late development is held up as an inspiration to youngsters in his homeland.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Expect truffle pizza, lobster rolls, seafood towers, bottle specials, and French Mediterranean favorites alongside the skyline views.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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