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askance

[uh-skans] / əˈskæns /


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People who fervently save and look askance at other people’s choices can be equally annoying.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026

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

But why do they look askance at the camera?

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 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

The people in the little port looked at him askance, and soon their sorcerer came hurrying.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin


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