look·down
ˈlu̇k-ˌdau̇n 
: a silvery carangid fish (Selene vomer) chiefly of the Atlantic having a laterally compressed deep body and steeply sloping facial profile
looked down; looking down; looks down
1
: to be in a position that affords a downward view
2
: to regard with contempt : despise
—used with on or upon
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Verb
I am tired of the way they look down on us like we aren't good enough for them
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Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
And look down the ballot, at the many other races that'll impact our day-to-day lives.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Given the historic pricing increases that kick in with a sixth game, and the even steeper lift that a Game 7 can command—the going rate for a 30-second spot in a seventh broadcast would likely average out to around $625,000 a throw—Fox is looking down the barrel of a $147.8 million loss.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Williams stood in the courtroom and often looked down during the proceeding.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Buttons and knobs aren’t totally distraction-free, but research shows their tactile response allows drivers to use them more easily without looking down and away from the road.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
And look down the ballot, at the many other races that'll impact our day-to-day lives.
—Alexandria Sands, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Given the historic pricing increases that kick in with a sixth game, and the even steeper lift that a Game 7 can command—the going rate for a 30-second spot in a seventh broadcast would likely average out to around $625,000 a throw—Fox is looking down the barrel of a $147.8 million loss.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Williams stood in the courtroom and often looked down during the proceeding.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Lookdown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookdown. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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