once-overs

noun

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plural of once-over
as in interrogations

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  1. investigations
  2. explorations
  3. observations
Noun
  • Cruise will now need to cooperate with government investigations, implement a Safety Compliance Program, and provide annual reports to the US Attorney’s Office.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Williams’ death has never been publicly reported and there are no records of on-the-job investigations at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment or the state Department of Public Health and Environment.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of investigations
Noun
  • Asia Now remains committed to this mission by continually evolving our curatorial platform, focusing not just on geographical representation, but also on thematic explorations, such as this year’s focus on rituals and ceremonies under the guidance of Nicolas Bourriaud.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Beck Beck pays homage to memories spent at sea and is inspired by shapes such as masks from early underwater explorations and dazzling sand patterns.
    Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of explorations
Noun
  • Morrison’s observations of Jonathan take the form of quips.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Speaking of tricky detections, the scientists also found hints of three more exoplanets that might also be orbiting Barnard’s star, but further observations will be needed to confirm them.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of observations
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