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look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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The Disney Channel alum has become known for her long, dark locks and hasn't strayed much from her signature look over the years.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Weaver said social services investigators spent three days in mid-September looking over the nonprofit’s bookkeeping records, before returning two weeks later with a warrant.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2024
The bulls charging through Shanghai are beginning to look over their shoulders.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
An entire wall of floor-to-ceiling sliders in the unit’s single bedroom opened up to a private balcony, which also offered a stunning look over the city.
—Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of look over was
in the 14th century
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
look over
verb
: to inspect or examine usually in a hurried or careless way
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