askance

Example Sentences

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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

Binge on Hallmark movies, force another family screening of “It’s a Wonderful Life”—no one will look askance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

A few people looked askance at them, their eyes and facial expressions signaling annoyance or disgust mixed with curiosity, but they quickly went back to playing cards or craps.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2024

“Often, people look askance at victims who come forward with allegations years after a crime,” Boyarsky said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2024

A passing septon was looking at her askance.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin