take a dim view of
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Labour representatives and the German state of Lower Saxony, both of whom take a dim view of plant closures, together hold more than half the seats on the supervisory board.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
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
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
"Then the Ifugaos will take a dim view of our hunting their golden skull," Rick guessed.
From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin