look askance at

idiom

: to be doubtful about
Most scientists looked askance at the new discovery.

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That prompted speculation that the justices would look askance at the side-switching once a case was before them. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 Many Democrats look askance at the Republican governors’ insistence on the importance of respecting the peaceful transition of power. Niall Stanage, The Hill, 17 Jan. 2025 That's because of money and jobs flowing to red states, Trump's intent to scrap EPA rules, and Supreme Court decisions that look askance at sweeping regulations. Ben Geman, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 Certain LPs will look askance at what was essentially a party round, given that different partygoers charge higher fees than others. Dan Primack, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for look askance at 

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