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look over
verb
looked over; looking over; looks over
: to inspect or examine especially in a cursory way
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Elphaba, on the other hand, has 24 looks over two films, with multiples.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
As the legal battle plays out, Andreyev says he's left to continue looking over his shoulder—even at home.
—Paresh Dave, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
Treat stains and odors While your mattress is bare, give it a good look over—and a sniff too.
—Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
While demand may not be as high due to these tools taking over much of the work, resume and cover letter writing may be called for by certain niche clients who'd rather have a human perspective to look over and edit their resume for them.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of look over was
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“Look over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20over. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
look over
verb
: to inspect or examine usually in a hurried or careless way
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