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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As with previous holiday seasons, viral TikTok videos highlight the inflation groceries have seen over the years.
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Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
One winter can see over 100 inches of snow in Flagstaff, while others see only a few lackluster storms.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Visitors will see over a million twinkling lights and take part in the Holiday Village which features photos with Santa, Animal Land, model trains.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
According to the African Wildlife Foundation, serval cats are most commonly found on savannas and possess long necks and legs that enable them to see over tall grass.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 16 Dec. 2025
One winter can see over 100 inches of snow in Flagstaff, while others see only a few lackluster storms.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Visitors will see over a million twinkling lights and take part in the Holiday Village which features photos with Santa, Animal Land, model trains.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
According to the African Wildlife Foundation, serval cats are most commonly found on savannas and possess long necks and legs that enable them to see over tall grass.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
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“See over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20over. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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