frowned
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Papi said he doesn’t regret coming illegally, because he needed a job and sneaking in wasn’t frowned on at the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
In the past, administrators "frowned upon trade schools, they wanted to steer everybody to go to college."
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
It was meant to address concerns about hygiene and safety, but the law also played into social norms in a conservative country where body art is still deeply frowned upon.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
“Conspicuous displays of wealth are generally frowned upon, most especially when worn by junior folks,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 7, 2026
Mari frowned like she was trying to get her head around all of it.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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