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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

An acquisition of BHP’s petroleum business was cheered by investors, though they looked askance at the company’s decision to invest in a low-carbon ammonia project in Texas.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

The rest of the world looks askance at what we have done, and they, too, will pay a price.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2025

When Reznak and Skahaz appeared, she found herself looking at them askance, mindful of the three treasons.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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