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Example Sentences

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“At this thing, they would literally look up at you and be like, ‘Oh my God, I love your hair.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

“Clive was always a north star of music and talent and artistry. We’re all lucky to have his legacy to look up to.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

The US actor said the cast related to the storyline because they had all "met that disinterest" of young people who "look down at their phone, look up, look down, look up".

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Now the class of 2026 is saying goodbye to college life as things start to look up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

I pick up my phone to text him there’s no pressure, but then I look up again and there he is.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison