askance

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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

He looked askance until he got the joke — the night before, that question was a central part of a "Ted Lasso" episode that involved a press conference — and then he smiled and said "Yes."

From Salon

Once a masked figure starts stabbing people, everyone looks askance at each other and starts breaking down the rules to surviving a horror movie.

From New York Times

He also looked askance at efforts to implement the death penalty for traffickers, saying most dealers are more concerned about being killed by a rival than law-enforcement action.

From Washington Times

He was so loud that an older white couple, out for a leisurely stroll across the street, flinched and turned around askance.

From Los Angeles Times