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askance

[uh-skans] / əˈskæns /


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There are many reasons for the average investor to look askance at initial public offerings generically; more on those in a moment.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

The company has long looked askance at AI.

From The Wall Street Journal May 9, 2026

For instance, if you took the standard deduction last year and itemized your deductions this year, the IRS would not look askance.

From MarketWatch Mar. 23, 2026

The rest of the world looks askance at what we have done, and they, too, will pay a price.

From Salon Jan. 31, 2025

“Those are weapons?” she says, looking askance at the blades tucked in the ties at my waist.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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