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And third, the Supreme Court has frowned on recent presidents who relied on old laws to justify bold, new, costly regulations.

What he wears that is noticeable is the heavy frown on his face.

The music that had been frowned on by the bosses in the 70s was now classic rock and he had a loyal fanbase who recognised him as one of their own.

Owners might initially frown on a woman being a jockey.

But Johnson’s biracial relationship and family situation was frowned on by many Americans.