look over

verb

Definition of look overnext
as in to glance (at)

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Recent Examples of look over That ominous focus runs beneath the trailer, beneath the guns, frantic confrontations, cars, and glimpses of a family suddenly forced to look over its shoulder. — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026 At the picnic table, Anna then turns to look over her shoulder, and the screen cuts to X-ray vision, the music goes grim and the finale ends. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The Golden Globe-winner layered the look over a white T-shirt worn in a semi-tuck. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 17 July 2026 The officers appeared to look over Diaz-Torres’ identification and proof of insurance as an Oak Brook police sergeant surveyed the crash aftermath. — Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for look over
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scan
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  • Instead of sorting products by category, items are placed in any open, available space, then scanned and stored in a computer system.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Those with ideas can scan the QR code inside the shop, or submit a request online.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
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