frown (at or on)

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Verb
  • Sam Brunson, a nonprofit law professor at Loyola University Chicago, told Fortune that as a general rule, a donor who dislikes how a charity later spends its money has no recourse beyond ceasing to donate.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • At the same time, the store gets feedback on whether members like or dislike a product.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • But when the symptoms refused to fade, an MRI revealed something far worse.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Others rely on patience, research, and the fact that the ground itself refuses to be reduced to one easy headline.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.
    Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The legislation passed with broad bipartisan support in the Senate, but some Republicans rejected the bill, opposing earmarking millions more to maintain the fortified Capitol and equip it with the staff necessary to keep the screenings going.
    Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The poll found more than 72% of whites, Blacks and Latinos strongly disapproved of ICE and CBP tactics, as did 70% of residents citywide, 92% of Democrats, 68% of independents and 62% of those with a household member who works in public safety.
    Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Pluralities disapprove of Healey’s handling of taxes (41%) and roads and bridges (41%).
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Officials said that after Cooper’s arrest, the first victim, a runaway, was crying hysterically and denied any involvement in prostitution.
    Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
  • Agresta denied news reports about the sloths dying from the cold, instead pinning the cause on viral infections, Inside Climate News said.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Already, the State Department has revoked the visas of several Morena lawmakers, including the governor of Baja California.
    Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Newsom's office said California has revoked more than 280 hospice licenses, maintained a moratorium on new providers and has hundreds more operators under investigation.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Knowing exactly when to offer an apology and when to withhold one.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
  • The judge also said prosecutors withheld some evidence that could have helped the defense.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The liberal Jewish organization J Street deplored Iran’s behavior, but emphasized there was no imminent threat to justify a preventive assault.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Regardless of the level of material damage, Shiites are deploring the physical and spiritual assaults against their sacred landscape.
    Mary Thurlkill, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Frown (at or on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frown%20%28at%20or%20on%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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