look down on

Example Sentences

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Why do wealthy retirees look down on others?

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

“I don’t look down on any style of play,” Lloyd said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The Romans look down on him, even as he does their bidding.

From Salon • Dec. 7, 2025

It's likely that you have not heard of Taiwan's Hong Fu Industrial Group, but look down on a busy street and you may well see its products.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2025

Evidence #1: Hermit crabs in the science classroom don’t look down on me.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden