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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

The city has set up a bilingual support center for survivors tailored to multiple cultures, but Wong worried that some immigrants, particularly older ones, frown upon seeking mental health care, which some view as taboo.

From Washington Post • Jan. 24, 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

But, it's one thing for parents to frown upon their children's sartorial choices, it's an entirely different issue when public authorities start blaming clothes for societal ills.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2021

De Cartienne turned round with an angry frown upon his dark face.

From Mr. Marx's Secret by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)




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