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look through

[look-throo] / ˈlʊkˌθru /




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We are quite happy to look through rose-tinted spectacles at what we had in the past.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

“For now, markets appear willing to look through the geopolitical noise and instead price two more supportive developments,” said Patrick Munnelly, market strategist at Tickmill Group, in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

“I would rarely look through the lens when I was photographing people, because I did that once and it caused some conflict.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Taking a look through the listing, it’s easy to see how the four-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property would have served as a relaxing retreat for an editor who had such an impact on the film industry.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

“No, I meant look through binoculars with my glasses on—ha! ha! ha!”

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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