1
as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
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But Bernstein said things started looking up in 2023 when business returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
That morning, on the day of his exam, looking up at the stone façades, Gabriel suddenly realized that this was a place that existed not despite but because of the iniquitous history exhibited here.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Lie flat on your back with your feet facing the south and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Reflecting on the fate of the opposition leader her 16-year-old son so looked up to, Turbina struggles to imagine what kind of bleak future Arseny might be facing.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
That morning, on the day of his exam, looking up at the stone façades, Gabriel suddenly realized that this was a place that existed not despite but because of the iniquitous history exhibited here.
—Daisy Hildyard, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
Lie flat on your back with your feet facing the south and look up, taking in as much of the sky as possible.
—Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Reflecting on the fate of the opposition leader her 16-year-old son so looked up to, Turbina struggles to imagine what kind of bleak future Arseny might be facing.
—Anna Chernova, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
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In a small and charming village, a teenage girl passionately pursues her musical dream.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government pursued policies that prolonged the war, strained the economy, and intensified polarization, giving the upper hand to Israel’s enemies.Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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The lotion offers Vitamin C, turmeric, and ferulic acid to brighten and hydrate.Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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This strategic evolution comes at a time when wealthy individuals in the Middle East are actively seeking diversification beyond traditional Western markets.FamilyOfficeHK Contributor, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Illuminated by more than two million lights, this beloved Cincinnati tradition features larger-than-life Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes, tunnels of light and more.Jordan Kellogg, The Enquirer, 21 Dec. 2024
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Twin lobes of super-hot gas, glowing blue in this image, stretch outward from the central star.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Look up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look%20up. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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