as in inspection
a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition
gave the painting a preliminary look-see to determine whether it could possibly be a genuine old master
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Recent Examples of look-see
Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen.
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Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
At Saturday’s Comic-Con, Reid brought down the roof in Ballroom 20 when fans got a look-see at his rocker alter-ego.
Vampire, which is a contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel of the same name, just wrapped its second season.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 July 2024
From fresh and prepped Factor meal deals to Umami Cart's veggie discounts, the following limited-time meal delivery service sales are worth a look-see.
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
The outcome of the look-see is perhaps moderately satisfying.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Since cataracts can develop over time, your doctor will probably do a quick look-see at every checkup.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 7 June 2023
Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
Some 73% favored the call for an FBI look-see, said Rasmussen.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
The organization has several players on entry deals who are developing well and could land in the NHL (at least for a quick look-see) at some point during the year to come.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
At Saturday’s Comic-Con, Reid brought down the roof in Ballroom 20 when fans got a look-see at his rocker alter-ego.
Vampire, which is a contemporary adaptation of Rice’s gothic novel of the same name, just wrapped its second season.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 27 July 2024
From fresh and prepped Factor meal deals to Umami Cart's veggie discounts, the following limited-time meal delivery service sales are worth a look-see.
—Alexandra Polk, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2024
The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
The outcome of the look-see is perhaps moderately satisfying.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Since cataracts can develop over time, your doctor will probably do a quick look-see at every checkup.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 7 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see
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Since then, Kluge has failed a subsequent inspection and faces two additional citations for his dogs escaping and inciting fear in neighbors.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, those areas were closed again on April 7 after failing another inspection.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the true subject of the film’s examination turns out to be Nina herself, a doctor whose steady, unfailingly professional surface barely conceals self-lacerating anguish.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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That account, however, could open him up for the first time to cross examination on the witness stand.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Canton police were cleared of allegations of a conspiracy in an independent audit released three weeks ago.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An independent audit reported in preliminary findings in May 2024 that thousands of dollars were unaccounted for in the various bank accounts and credit cards held by the Town Council, some of which had been charged off and sent to collections.—
Robert Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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But the years since his royal departure have been marked by deepening family tensions, public scrutiny and an ongoing fight over security — something Harry has said is non-negotiable for the safety of his wife and children.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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None of that will matter to the players or their coaches, both of whom have been under intense scrutiny given their Premier League records.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Respondents spoke with live interviewers on landlines (127) and cellphones (703) or completed the survey online after receiving a text (274).—
Victoria Balara,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Table 1 shows the number of times each problem has ranked highest since the first survey in October 1973.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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