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“In the movie version of it I look up to the sky and I’m like, ‘I hear you.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
He had to present himself at a certain height so people would look up to him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
"I feel like a weighted responsibility because I feel like there are younger women who are looking up to me, but I wish there was more that I can look up to as well."
From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026
"Honestly, I didn't have many people to look up to," she explained.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
He’s so tall, folks gotta look up to see his face.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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