21.   Analysts took a dim view of recent government figures that may have otherwise sounded a positive note for economic growth.

22.   And he takes a dim view of those who drink blood in public.

23.   And I would take a very dim view of such an outcome.

24.   And no matter how indestructible you feel, the people at insurance companies, vastly interested in statistics, take a dim view of smoking.

25.   And that includes a dim view of American popular culture.

26.   Animal-rights advocates, of course, take a dim view of rodeos and circuses and most other forums in which animals are used as show business attractions.

27.   Another challenger, Greenberg, takes an equally dim view of being cozy with the media.

28.   As for Mary Beth, the impression was clear that, despite his explanations and assurances, she takes a dim view of it.

29.   As you can see, I take a dim view of lashing out at the media.

30.   At some point, we come to realize we may all take a dim view of the goings-on.