as in considering
to think of in a particular way
you could call the comment mean-spirited, but I do not look on it that way at all
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Why Overreaction Is Dangerous The immune analogy becomes especially useful when considering failure modes.
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The Facebook parent is also considering selling raw computing capacity à la neocloud companies like CoreWeave, according to the report.
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The local health department is responsible for the initial investigation of consumer complaints regarding foods served or sold at retail food facilities, according to the California Department of Public Health.
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Mora’s attorneys say Giumarra has not provided documents regarding its license to the nectarine variety.
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Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Draft an application for a class, outline a travel budget, or research a path that has been calling to you.
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In a time of profound uncertainty, early Americans watched it closely despite poor viewing conditions.
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Nielsen now captures out-of-home viewing far more extensively than in either prior cycle, which flatters every 2026 number.
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Discussions on workforce capacity often arbitrarily stop counting at age 64, despite concerns over talent shortages and aging populations.
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But one video posted to social media that appears to show a young man wielding a machete and counting down to the deadline has put migrants like Nyirenda on edge.
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“Looking (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/looking%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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