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 Cramer, however, questioned whether the moves accurately reflected the companies' underlying outlooks. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 July 2026 After the How to Make a Killing actress, 31, and the Bleachers frontman, 42, separated just shy of their third wedding anniversary, an insider says the pair simply had different outlooks on life. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026 Christopher Dunn, an assistant professor of wildfire risk science at Oregon State University, said those outlooks help determine how and where to mobilize resources. Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Bloomberg's compilation of 2026 institutional outlooks specifically highlights private assets continuing their ascent as a consensus theme across major firms. Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Although money from the first year of the league’s 11-year, $76 billion national media deals helped prop up that total, revenue came in lower than prior outlooks due largely to the suffering regional sports network business. Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026 Matching offer sheets could have totally blown up any of those teams’ salary outlooks. Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 July 2026 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 The credit ratings under review for downgrade previously had stable outlooks. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
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Noun
  • Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s most iconic destinations—but its popularity means visitors often have to contend with crowded overlooks, full parking lots, and busy hiking trails, especially during the busy seasons of summer and fall.
    Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 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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  • Those perspectives make a lot of sense, but actions speak louder than words.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
  • Mongolia’s contemporary art scene is vibrant and evolving, with artists blending traditional themes, materials, and techniques with contemporary perspectives.
    Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
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  • Rooftops for views of the city Charlotte has a handful of rooftops with excellent views of the skyline, perfect for Instagram.
    Evan Moore July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The floor plans were a jigsaw alignment, jutting around to provide access to windows and narrow harbor views.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
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  • Public campgrounds and astronomy events at local observatories may fill quickly around peak Perseid night.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026
  • Whether for people, wildlife or astronomical observatories, the beam from this single test satellite is far from innocuous.
    Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
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  • As the sides dig in heading into the final months before a potential lockout, here’s the data and the viewpoints from both sides.
    Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The partial eclipse will be small, but reservoirs, ridgelines and open viewpoints offer decent southwest sightlines during the afternoon event.
    Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 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
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  • The garage will stand on part of a site once earmarked for one of the city’s largest apartment towers.
    Mark Dee July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Not content to wait for local officials to strike down ALPR contracts, concerned citizens are taking matters into their own hands by disabling or cutting down Flock camera towers wherever they’re found.
    Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 16 July 2026

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