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as in to pursue
to go in search of
be sure to look me up if you're ever in town
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as in to brighten
to become glad or hopeful
by the next morning, the skies had begun to clear and we were looking up
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Those looking to see the lights should look up around or after midnight and potentially seek a tall building for elevated viewing.
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Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite that innovation, the house was weathered by 2009, when its next owner, the interior decorator Rob Southern, first saw it, looking up at the stars through holes in the ceiling.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Dec. 2024
One of those big boys dropped off a wolf's head at my feet and looked up at me, then walked off.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Let your eyes adjust to the darkness, then look up.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Despite that innovation, the house was weathered by 2009, when its next owner, the interior decorator Rob Southern, first saw it, looking up at the stars through holes in the ceiling.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 Dec. 2024
One of those big boys dropped off a wolf's head at my feet and looked up at me, then walked off.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Let your eyes adjust to the darkness, then look up.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Past Republican Presidents, most notably Reagan, pursued a deregulatory agenda that included slashing budgets and personnel, but Trump has, as ever, put his personal stamp on this conservative impulse, imbuing it with intimidation, threats of retribution, and grievance.Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
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This insight may feel counterintuitive, given our cultural focus on constantly pursuing, achieving and earning more.Colleen Star Koch, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Teamed with a whole host of other vitamins (for synergistic purposes), this product brightens the skin whilst protecting it.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and dye Good for all skin types Can be a bit strong for those with sensitive skin If dullness and uneven tone are a concern, this toner, infused with glycolic acid, will help brighten your complexion with minimal effort.Jordan Galloway, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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But keeping the value in conference championships helps preserve the stakes of the regular season, which leaders have sought to protect.Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Miami Beach officials have sought to discourage homeless people from gathering on Lincoln Road, including by deactivating electrical outlets to prevent people from charging their phones.Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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His second story collection, Chemical Valley, won the Alistair MacLeod Short Fiction Prize, received glowing reviews, and was a finalist for the Thomas Raddall Atlantic Fiction Award and the ReLit Award.Nicola Davison, Hazlitt, 10 Jan. 2025
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In some shots, embers can still be seen glowing amid the wreckage.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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