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

Despite that, others in the military have frowned upon gaming culture.

From Washington Post • Jun. 10, 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

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