askance

Example Sentences

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But they are also likely intended to quell concerns among progressives who might look askance at one factor in Kelly’s Senate record.

From Salon

When he's on the stage, all the big rock star moves come out: He thrusts his guitar into the sky, or stands legs askance punching the air, all while wearing jeans tighter than cling film.

From BBC

And both also have reasons to look askance at China.

From Washington Times

Huiyi already had the levelheaded aura of a doctor, but she looked askance whenever her mom and I held hands and flirted.

From Los Angeles Times

Hammons looked at Duchamp, he looked at Black American life, he looked at how white art people looked at Duchamp and at Black Americans — and he looked askance.

From Los Angeles Times