see over
phrasal 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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Famous for being designed by a man, but worn by women, the bra has seen over a century of configurations, mostly relying on uncomfortable metal wires for support.
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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
According to Private Jet Card Comparisons , the U.S. saw over 3 million private jet flights in 2024, down from 3.1 in 2023, marking a 1% decline.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Simms, now retired, may be remembered as one of the most successful — and perhaps most low-key — leaders in public safety that Maryland has seen over the past 40 years.
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Saharan dust is heading toward Florida and could be seen over the state by this weekend, radar shows.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 29 May 2025
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Yola Robert, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
According to Private Jet Card Comparisons , the U.S. saw over 3 million private jet flights in 2024, down from 3.1 in 2023, marking a 1% decline.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 June 2025
Simms, now retired, may be remembered as one of the most successful — and perhaps most low-key — leaders in public safety that Maryland has seen over the past 40 years.
—Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
Saharan dust is heading toward Florida and could be seen over the state by this weekend, radar shows.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 29 May 2025
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“See over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20over. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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