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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Democrats need an honest discussion after a long look in the mirror. Andrew Cuomo, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026 If there is a chance to acquire MLB-ready players in the minors, the Royals will take a long look at making a deal. Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Her dad happened to take a long look at a large photo hanging in one of the hallways. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 Commandment is worth a long look. Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for long look

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“Long look.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20look. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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