look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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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.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Several Redditor regrets stem from trends that prioritize looks over livability.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The 42-seat theater had different looks over the years.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Referee Michael Oliver appeared to be in a good position to see the accidental clash and take relevant action, looking over the prone Mac Allister as Fernandes fed the ball out to Amad, but made no signal to curtail the United attack.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Several Redditor regrets stem from trends that prioritize looks over livability.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The 42-seat theater had different looks over the years.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Referee Michael Oliver appeared to be in a good position to see the accidental clash and take relevant action, looking over the prone Mac Allister as Fernandes fed the ball out to Amad, but made no signal to curtail the United attack.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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