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He had to present himself at a certain height so people would look up to him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"I feel like a weighted responsibility because I feel like there are younger women who are looking up to me, but I wish there was more that I can look up to as well."

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Positioning herself as the star her fans orbit and look up to, instead of the party girl they’re hitting the club with, is not her style.

From Salon • Feb. 8, 2026

There’s a knock on my door, and I look up to see my dad walk in.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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