frown upon
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He added that tribes sometimes frown upon college because students often leave their native culture behind and that tribal leaders need to do more to encourage Indigenous youth to seek post-secondary education.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 18, 2023
Although Cooper might seem like he’s taking his directorial role to new heights, he’s not alone among famed filmmakers who frown upon having chairs on set.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2023
SBF rose to prominence during a time period that Bitcoiners frown upon: the summer of 2020, aka “DeFi Summer,” when Bitcoin crashed and “crypto” products garnered more curiosity.
From Slate • Dec. 15, 2022
Frazier says Franklin was lucky that her father didn't frown upon secular music - hosting the likes of jazz pianist Art Tatum, the singer Dinah Washington, and soul star Sam Cooke at the family's home.
From BBC • Aug. 19, 2022
The high crags reaching out into the sea and the rocky shores seemed to frown upon him and he decided to go farther where Mother Nature should give him a more friendly welcome.
From Little Folks of North America Stories about children living in the different parts of North America by Wade, Mary Hazelton Blanchard
