have frowned
- present perfect of frown.
Example Sentences
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Church leaders in the Philippines have frowned on the crucifixions and self-flagellations, saying Filipinos can show their deep faith and religious devotion without hurting themselves and by doing charity work instead, such as donating blood.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
Courts have frowned on sharing nonpublic data among competitors.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2022
Some school officials have frowned upon these guerrilla air-monitoring efforts, but parents say the devices have armed them with data to advocate for their children.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2021
However, most of us today probably associate the aphorism with dour Puritans who, while quite fond of tidiness, would have frowned upon any hint of magic.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2016
I must have frowned pretty hard, because he looked at my face and he swallowed a few times, but he wasn’t budging.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
