as in reviewing
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
scanned the manuscript carefully for any overlooked errors
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This often meant examining not just one person but every employee across the entire company, which could mean collecting skills data for 10,000 people.—
Nolan Hout,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025 -
The examining magistrate now has to decide what direction to give to the proceedings.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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By Jemima McEvoy, Forbes Staff Ed Stack stands with his arms crossed, surveying the wall of colorful basketball shoes near the entrance of Dick’s Sporting Goods’ House of Sport in Pittsburgh’s Ross Park Mall.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers are welcome to assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies in the park.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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The images showed leader Kim inspecting the ship’s construction.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Joint Commission, a private organization that accredits health care facilities nationwide, was at Perkins from April 1-4 inspecting the facility, interviewing staff members and reviewing procedures, according to emails from hospital leadership to staff members reviewed by The Washington Post.—
Katie Mettler,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Since many stores will be closed for Christmas, there's no better time to keep your holiday celebration going by viewing some of the best Christmas light displays in Ohio.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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So there's a lot at stake, and The Cowboy Channel's extensive coverage and commentary is essential viewing for following those stakes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Scanning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scanning. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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