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The rest of the band joins in as Ayewa calls for the listener to look up to a world above war, bitterness, and division.
From Los Angeles Times
It happens now, when he looks up to find that, once again, I can’t stop myself from staring at him, and he suddenly glances down at the hose in his hand.
From Literature
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People have looked up to somebody in whatever space they’re in and worked hard to meet that person.
From Los Angeles Times
“He’s in a galaxy of his own as somebody that I look up to, respect and who basically shaped the game for me.”
From Los Angeles Times
Alan Smith was, you know, the one I looked up to.
From BBC
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