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
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.
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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
Radar is a weekly look-see at life at Central Florida’s attractions.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2023
This week, Theme Park Rangers Radar drops onto the second floor of Universal CityWalk for a look-see and a sip at Cursed Coconut Club, a limited-time, darkish, Mardi-Gras-ish experience.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
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
Radar is a weekly look-see at life at Central Florida’s attractions.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2023
This week, Theme Park Rangers Radar drops onto the second floor of Universal CityWalk for a look-see and a sip at Cursed Coconut Club, a limited-time, darkish, Mardi-Gras-ish experience.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for look-see
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Holdups include environmental inspections to ensure the properties are safe, and customary searches by cadaver dogs, though no missing people have been reported, Fryhoff said.Dennis Romero, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Spot, their quadruped robot, is already being used for industrial inspections, construction site monitoring, and safety operations, showcasing the versatility of robots in challenging environments.Amir Husain, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The guidelines say nothing about an ER doctor’s examination sufficing.Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bipartisan examination: If there's an issue with the way the ballot was filled out, prompting a process called adjudication, in which bipartisan teams examine ballots to determine voter intent.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Numerous counts and audits showed President Joe Biden won the last presidential election.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, at the precinct, Wagner saw the disgruntled Detective Smullen sign up for a slot to speak with Lt. Connor as part of his audit, and is keen to hear about Connor’s progress so far.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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Gaetz and Vance are fans of Biden’s antitrust cop Trump’s victory initially set off a party among Wall Street dealmakers, with many cheering the end of the Biden administration’s intense antitrust scrutiny.Matt Egan, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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When contracting with customers and vendors to implement new AI capabilities, there’s an overwhelming amount of scrutiny over the terms and conditions.Hayden Stafford, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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As far as net worth is concerned, survey respondents placed that figure at $5.3 million.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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Consumer spending on the winter holidays is expected to reach a record $902 per person on average across gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s latest consumer survey.Rohit Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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