Professors, for their part, are not honoured for their joy in invention, but rather for looking askance at the composition of the boards in charge of decision - making. (sciencemag.org)
Pet owners often look askance at people who are fussy about the appearance or pedigree of their dogs, claiming (rightfully) that any dog — mixed breed or purebred, perfect specimen or not — is worthy of love and concern. (canismajor.com)
His reference to having first met Teachout at a meeting of activists opposing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)-- an initiative championed by former president Bill Clinton — was the closest that either one came to open criticism of the Democrat who wrested the presidential nomination away from Sanders, and who is viewed askance by many of his most ardent supporters. (hudsonvalleyone.com)