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look up to

Idioms  
  1. see look up, def. 4.


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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

She also points to successes like K-pop band BTS - who she is a "huge fan of" - as models for Asians to look up to.

From BBC • May 4, 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

"Honestly, I didn't have many people to look up to," she explained.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

I look up to see a tall woman in a black gown, face covered, by Saint Sarah’s side.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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