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Recent Examples of Synonyms for look down (on)
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The grant money is paying to remove vegetation along a 100-foot perimeter at the upper part of the coastal canyon Buck Gully Reserve, which is 1,200 acres and bounded by homes, roadways and the Pelican Hills Golf Course.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
27 Feb. 2025 -
When that happens, the algorithm is deemed optimal — inexorably bounded from above and below, leaving no room for further refinement.—
Steve Nadis,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
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Favorable product margin rates and lower supply chain costs were also margin drivers.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2024
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E-commerce is maybe tapped into as a bonus benefit in case someone lands on their site or is done through a partner with very little oversight or control, let alone margin.—
Brandon Amoroso,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2022
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Nine cases have been reported in neighboring New Mexico.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, in neighboring New Mexico, at least nine cases have been confirmed in Lea County, which borders Texas, a spokesperson for the state's department of health told ABC News on Friday.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Think bold architecture flanking a river, a massive lake fringed by a pedestrian-friendly trail and sandy beaches, world-class museums and theater, and landmarks like the Navy Pier, Millennium Park, and the Magnificent Mile.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2025
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Also nominated in the lead actress category, Demi Moore walked the carpet in a strapless dark blue gown with a beaded neckline and fringe on the bottom.—
Lori A Bashian Fox News,
Fox News,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Look down (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20down%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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