look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
Examples of look over in a Sentence
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Even when judges are carefully looking over search warrant applications, Johnson County Chief Judge Thomas Kelly Ryan said in an interview that having prosecutors take a look beforehand serves as an important backstop.
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Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
And often, whether or not a person is granted termination from registration comes down to how the judges handles looking over the different points on the petition.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
The illustrated book was written to help young children understand and cope with the death of a loved one and featured images of a father with angel wings looking over his young child in the afterlife.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Most bows aren’t conceived to let people literally look over the edge, but the Xplorer’s vertical bow allows owners and guests to be close to the action when the boat is moving through a dramatic area, or even anchored out.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
But with the way the night is going, both Barbie and Oppenheimer might need to look over their shoulder for a potential sneak attack from Poor Things.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
Priyanka Chopra Jonas opted for the natural look over the weekend.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
The finished plan was a cabin with one full bedroom, one bathroom, and a large, lofted sleeping area that looks over the great room and views outside.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
While scanning the menu, the man looked over at my dinner and asked me how my lamb chops were.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
And often, whether or not a person is granted termination from registration comes down to how the judges handles looking over the different points on the petition.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
The illustrated book was written to help young children understand and cope with the death of a loved one and featured images of a father with angel wings looking over his young child in the afterlife.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Most bows aren’t conceived to let people literally look over the edge, but the Xplorer’s vertical bow allows owners and guests to be close to the action when the boat is moving through a dramatic area, or even anchored out.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2024
But with the way the night is going, both Barbie and Oppenheimer might need to look over their shoulder for a potential sneak attack from Poor Things.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Mar. 2024
Priyanka Chopra Jonas opted for the natural look over the weekend.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
The finished plan was a cabin with one full bedroom, one bathroom, and a large, lofted sleeping area that looks over the great room and views outside.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 13 Mar. 2024
While scanning the menu, the man looked over at my dinner and asked me how my lamb chops were.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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look over
verb
: to inspect or examine usually in a hurried or careless way
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