take a dim view of
Example Sentences
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Those worried about the possibility of bias, misuse and the loss of privacy caused by facial recognition may take a dim view of this capability of the cameras.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Polling shows that many Americans take a dim view of election denial.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2024
City residents take a dim view of cruise ship tourists, who come in large groups for short visits that do not generate as much for local businesses as those who stay longer, Professor Koens said.
From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2023
Religious groups in Iraq and the wider Middle East often take a dim view of Christian proselytizing, and missionary work is illegal in some countries.
From Washington Post • Nov. 8, 2022
They see no doom in the bugs, and since they can't file their stories they take a dim view of the quarantine.
From Tabby by Marks, Winston K.
