long look
noun
: an act of looking at someone or something for a long time
She gave him a long look.
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The Giants sent down lefty-hitting outfielder Grant McCray and plan to take a long look at Matos and Drew Gilbert the rest of the way.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Tucker's absence has allowed the Cubs to get a long look at Owen Caissie, their top outfield prospect.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
But Merrill is far from the only Padre taking a good, long look at any offer that Cronenworth throws his way.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Nick Garguilo is another name on the bubble who’ll get a long look at guard.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Tucker's absence has allowed the Cubs to get a long look at Owen Caissie, their top outfield prospect.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
But Merrill is far from the only Padre taking a good, long look at any offer that Cronenworth throws his way.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Nick Garguilo is another name on the bubble who’ll get a long look at guard.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 14 Aug. 2025
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“Long look.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20look. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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