as in to look over
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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.—
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
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Or someone exploring their sexuality for the first time may want a judgment-free space provided by a practitioner who’s got lots of experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
11 Feb. 2025
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This documentary offers an intimate portrait of renowned choreographer and visual artist Dimitris Papaioannou, exploring his creative process.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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While the internals aren't dazzling, the 14th-generation Intel i5 processor is more than speedy enough to tackle standard productivity tasks, Web browsing and media streaming.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Sip on wine and browse African art in University City.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, signing Bregman to play second blocks prospect Kristian Campbell’s path to the Red Sox lineup in the immediate future.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Wolverines’ defense was led by PFF Top 100 NFL Draft prospects DT Mason Graham (No. 3), CB Will Johnson (No. 6), DT Kenneth Grant (No. 22) and edge Josaiah Stewart (No. 94).—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The 27-year-old’s contract with the energy drink company will run down in 2028.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Luna Gray case is understated, with only a white LED strip running down the front panel for visual flair.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
8 Feb. 2025
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Understanding more about the phenomenon could help scientists to probe some of the enduring mysteries of the universe, such as dark energy — the enigmatic force that causes the universe to expand faster over time.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Carr, Trump's new FCC chair, is probing whether PBS and NPR — which Republicans have long accused of liberal bias — violated government rules preventing commercial advertisements by listing off government sponsors on air.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Glance (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance%20%28over%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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