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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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
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—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 26 Nov. 2025
Other well-heeled rivals that are said to be taking a long look at WBD’s TV and film portfolio include Comcast and Netflix.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
This is the type of loss that forces a team to take a long look in the mirror.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Mick Abel gave the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans a good, long look at what could have been on Saturday night.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Long look.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20look. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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