look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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These misshapen and withered figurines—a teddy bear with a candle and a turkey in pointed shoes—looked over at the photos from low plinths in one corner of the gallery.
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The series, which ran for 11 seasons through 2001, followed the glamorous lifeguards who look over the beaches of Los Angeles and Hawaii.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
For the latter, looking over an open stretch of water — such as a river, dock or bay — can work well.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Focus on grout and dated tiles weekly to maintain a cleaner, brighter look over time.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
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Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The series, which ran for 11 seasons through 2001, followed the glamorous lifeguards who look over the beaches of Los Angeles and Hawaii.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
For the latter, looking over an open stretch of water — such as a river, dock or bay — can work well.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Focus on grout and dated tiles weekly to maintain a cleaner, brighter look over time.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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