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 woman who a few minutes ago had described me as a contrarian took a long look at me.
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Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The long look at the fan-favorite franchise tonight sees peanut-allergic Bobby Campbell attempting to retrieve a peanut butter cup from a hospital vending machine urged on by his brother, who plans to revive him.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Stolarz, frankly, deserves a long look here down the stretch given his numbers.
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
The Jets will be able to take a good, long look at Toews’ ability ahead of the deadline before looking for any additional upgrades.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
The long look at the fan-favorite franchise tonight sees peanut-allergic Bobby Campbell attempting to retrieve a peanut butter cup from a hospital vending machine urged on by his brother, who plans to revive him.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025
Stolarz, frankly, deserves a long look here down the stretch given his numbers.
—James Mirtle, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
The Jets will be able to take a good, long look at Toews’ ability ahead of the deadline before looking for any additional upgrades.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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“Long look.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20look. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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