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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The Oilers don’t have a large group of two-way wingers, so Savoie is getting a long look in the role.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 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
Gabe got a good, long look at the player.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Big savings are rolling in, and these Best Buy deals are worth a long look.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 29 Sep. 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
Gabe got a good, long look at the player.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
Big savings are rolling in, and these Best Buy deals are worth a long look.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Long look.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20look. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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