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Recent Examples of look-see Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen. Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024 The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come. Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024 At Saturday’s Comic-Con, Reid brought down the roof in Ballroom 20 when fans got a look-see at his rocker alter-ego. Vampire, which is a contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel of the same name, just wrapped its second season. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 July 2024 From fresh and prepped Factor meal deals to Umami Cart's veggie discounts, the following limited-time meal delivery service sales are worth a look-see. Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024 The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too. Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024 The outcome of the look-see is perhaps moderately satisfying. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Since cataracts can develop over time, your doctor will probably do a quick look-see at every checkup. Parents Editors, Parents, 7 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see
Noun
  • Expect a push for greater transparency in association finances, reserve studies and inspection reports.
    Peter S. Sachs, Sun Sentinel, 6 July 2025
  • The Bee publishes weekly updates on health inspections across Sacramento County.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 4, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.
    Bryce Welker, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.
    Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The audit also found that DCF hadn’t followed the law in some cases and had failed to implement internal controls to make sure children stayed safe.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2025
  • The audit, released in January 2023, covered fiscal years ending in June 2021 and 2022.
    Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Plus, who wants to be on the receiving end of box office scrutiny?
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 30 June 2025
  • Still, the monarchy's finances remain a subject of scrutiny and debate in Britain.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Still, after years of surveys showing the decline in alcoholic beverage consumption among the younger population, new data from IWSR is showing an uptick .
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 5 July 2025
  • If the survey isn't working for you, click here or email neilbert@gannett.com.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025

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“Look-see.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/look-see. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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