look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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After looking over the latest update from Jim Bowden, the odds of Bregman staying with the Red Sox are not looking too great currently.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s an open-air patio that looks over Grove Street, plus an outdoor wood-burning fireplace, large sitting areas and games for guests.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Lon Servello better look over his shoulder when walking to the treestand.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the toddler could be seen wearing a t-shirt that features some of The Kardashian star's iconic looks over the years.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
There’s an open-air patio that looks over Grove Street, plus an outdoor wood-burning fireplace, large sitting areas and games for guests.
—Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2025
Lon Servello better look over his shoulder when walking to the treestand.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
In the clip, the toddler could be seen wearing a t-shirt that features some of The Kardashian star's iconic looks over the years.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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