look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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When Taylor looks over, Jere is kissing a girl in the kitchen.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Scottie Scheffler of the United States looks on while playing as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks over a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales has made subtle changes to her signature look over the years, experimenting with bangs, layered cuts and even donating her locks to a charity that creates wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Scottie Scheffler of the United States looks on while playing as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks over a putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 16, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The strands boast a medley of maple leaves, pumpkins, and pinecones in earthy hues that add a pop of color to a mantel without looking over the top.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2025
The Princess of Wales has made subtle changes to her signature look over the years, experimenting with bangs, layered cuts and even donating her locks to a charity that creates wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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