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How to pronounce askance
“askance” pronunciation in American English
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“askance” in real sentences
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pretty askance at over the last several decades.
ABC News In-depth
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you know, sort of askance and was like, Hmm.
Vanity Fair
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So, so for some of my viewers, askance means they look down upon.
Border City Rock Talk
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with an askance eye, you know, like, why are we really doing this?
Channel 4 News
Why real speech
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