look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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Image Child of God By Cormac McCarthy A word of caution: Don’t read this book on the bus, or the train, or anywhere else someone might be tempted to look over your shoulder.
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M.l. Rio, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Upholstered Furniture Unlike damage furniture, buying secondhand upholstered pieces isn't as frowned upon, but Morse recommends looking over each piece with a careful eye to determine if this item will be a good investment.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
The Trump White House is governing by blitz, and as any football fan can tell you, the point of the blitz is to keep you jumpy and looking over your shoulder.
—Gene Demby, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Your peers will be surpassing you that are putting in their time and you could get looked over for better career options down the road.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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M.l. Rio, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Upholstered Furniture Unlike damage furniture, buying secondhand upholstered pieces isn't as frowned upon, but Morse recommends looking over each piece with a careful eye to determine if this item will be a good investment.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
The Trump White House is governing by blitz, and as any football fan can tell you, the point of the blitz is to keep you jumpy and looking over your shoulder.
—Gene Demby, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Your peers will be surpassing you that are putting in their time and you could get looked over for better career options down the road.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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