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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Thailand saw over 2,000 factory closures in 2024 owing to an influx of cheap Chinese steel and other goods, while Indonesian textile manufacturers struggled to stay competitive, according to the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Shay Wester. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Howell won the role of Carrie White following an extensive search that saw over 1,000 actors read. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, softening is still seen over the rest of the year. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 During the screening, O’Connell left the overcoat off and opted to wear just the long scarf, which could be seen over his shoulders amid the film’s four-minute standing ovation. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see over

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“See over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20over. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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