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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The colors seen over the horizon come from the interaction between incoming solar particles and various types of gas molecules in the atmosphere above the Earth, according to the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
What To Know Nuclear plant operator Engie initially said that three drones were seen over the Doel nuclear power plant, located near Antwerp, although the incident did not affect its operation.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the parade, more than 500 veterans plan to participate and spectators will see over 50 military vehicles.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The incidents followed drones seen over a Belgian military air base during the weekend.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
What To Know Nuclear plant operator Engie initially said that three drones were seen over the Doel nuclear power plant, located near Antwerp, although the incident did not affect its operation.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
In the parade, more than 500 veterans plan to participate and spectators will see over 50 military vehicles.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The incidents followed drones seen over a Belgian military air base during the weekend.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
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“See over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20over. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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