look down on

Example Sentences

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Why do wealthy retirees look down on others?

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“I don’t look down on any style of play,” Lloyd said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Romans look down on him, even as he does their bidding.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

When addressing someone they look down on or are disrespecting, the Yautja use wul, while someone they respect would be addressed as dau.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

I liked being able to look down on the park and the rest of the city, and I liked visiting my giant saguaro.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling