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He added that tribes sometimes frown upon college because students often leave their native culture behind and that tribal leaders need to do more to encourage Indigenous youth to seek post-secondary education.

From Seattle Times Dec. 18, 2023

SBF rose to prominence during a time period that Bitcoiners frown upon: the summer of 2020, aka “DeFi Summer,” when Bitcoin crashed and “crypto” products garnered more curiosity.

From Slate Dec. 15, 2022

Frazier says Franklin was lucky that her father didn't frown upon secular music - hosting the likes of jazz pianist Art Tatum, the singer Dinah Washington, and soul star Sam Cooke at the family's home.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2022

“I won’t be around predatory men and I won’t be around staff that frown upon trans women,” Blackwell, 53, said in a phone call from Mule Creek State Prison, east of Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 5, 2021

For a moment or two he sat silent, a troubled frown upon his face.

From Loaded Dice by Clark, Ellery H.




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