look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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In honor of the news, Vogue is taking a look back at some of Hamilton’s most memorable red carpet looks over the years.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Machado, however, had positioned himself between Freeman and the base, having looked over his shoulder to see where Freeman fielded the grounder and then altering his route onto the infield grass.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
But seeing the jewelry live, having the opportunity to look over a large Wallace Cut gemstone in my own hands was such a treat.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Before singing the final line, Harper looked over at her dad and the two shared a loving glance, with Vedder’s pride spreading across his face at the special moment.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Machado, however, had positioned himself between Freeman and the base, having looked over his shoulder to see where Freeman fielded the grounder and then altering his route onto the infield grass.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
But seeing the jewelry live, having the opportunity to look over a large Wallace Cut gemstone in my own hands was such a treat.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
Before singing the final line, Harper looked over at her dad and the two shared a loving glance, with Vedder’s pride spreading across his face at the special moment.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 24 Oct. 2024.
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