see over
verb
saw over; seen over; seeing over; sees over
British
: to walk around and examine (a place) carefully
They went to see the house over.
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During this one-day event, travel to the Kentucky side of the river to see over 50 local and regional artists exhibiting their work along Riverside Drive in Augusta.
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 May 2026
At this time, there is no way to fully see over the hill.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Both Wembanyama and O’Neal have unique athleticism and grace to go with the height that makes their ability to see over everybody else even more powerful.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Transit officials noted the train saw over 10,000 tickets sold in 2025, increasing 9% in its 13th year running.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 May 2026
At this time, there is no way to fully see over the hill.
—Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Both Wembanyama and O’Neal have unique athleticism and grace to go with the height that makes their ability to see over everybody else even more powerful.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Transit officials noted the train saw over 10,000 tickets sold in 2025, increasing 9% in its 13th year running.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026
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“See over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20over. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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