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 Euphoria and The White Lotus star, who is particularly fond of buying old houses and restoring them, was recently spotted taking a look-see at a vintage residence that is now for sale at a smidge under $15 million, according to the New York Post. —
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 In the two seasons following his Tommy John surgery in August 2022, take a look-see at Buehler’s statline — uh, hide the kids for this one — an 8-13 record with a 5.42 ERA and 38 home runs allowed in 187⅔ innings. —Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 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 The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too. —Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 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
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025 In the two seasons following his Tommy John surgery in August 2022, take a look-see at Buehler’s statline — uh, hide the kids for this one — an 8-13 record with a 5.42 ERA and 38 home runs allowed in 187⅔ innings. —Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 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 The summer farmer’s market is worth a look-see too. —Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 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
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For conspiracy theory experts, the missing-scientists saga similarly falls apart on any closer inspection.— Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 22 Apr. 2026
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Now, those day cares are required to publicly post their child care performance summaries, which are recaps of any inspections from the last year.— Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The infant may have sustained puncture wounds, but the official cause of death is pending an examination by the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office, police said.— Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Colleges are beginning to respond with interviews, oral examinations, and in-person assessments.— Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Maduko’s resignation comes after former chancellor Terrence Cheng was removed from his position and transferred into a new role, following a 2024 audit that showed improper spending on meals, alcohol and chauffeur services.— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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To award both honors, SDLF conducted an independent audit of the last three years of OMWD’s operations.— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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Among the goals of Schools Beyond Screens is to enforce closer scrutiny of the lucrative contracts that urban districts enter into with tech companies.— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2026
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His attorney Blair Berk has demanded an immediate preliminary hearing and insisted prosecutors’ case could not stand up to scrutiny.— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The tech titan and Temu both held the same 24 percent share of the cross-border e-commerce market in 2025, despite Temu holding just 1 percent of share in 2022, according to a survey by postal services provider International Post Corp.— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
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The two will be hosting a LinkedIn Live later this evening to further unpack the survey’s findings.— Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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