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askance

[uh-skans] / əˈskæns /


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There are many reasons for the average investor to look askance at initial public offerings generically; more on those in a moment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

For instance, if you took the standard deduction last year and itemized your deductions this year, the IRS would not look askance.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026

Binge on Hallmark movies, force another family screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life”—no one will look askance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025

Such an approach is bound to be viewed askance by those expecting “Caste” to follow a classically prescribed narrative structure.

From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2024

The hospital looked at him askance, insulted him with ridiculous questions, and basically told him to fend for himself.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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