look-see
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of look-see
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks is also likely to join, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, who has a substantial national profile, will also give it a look-see.
From Slate ● May 6, 2023
Then he added that he would, of course, give her nomination a sincere look-see.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 25, 2022
Hosoda’s “Mirai” was an Oscar nominee, and this one will get an awards look-see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
The 155-page transcript of You’s detention hearing provides a rare look-see inside federal prosecutors’ brief cases.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 23, 2019
I found her column in both and gave each a quick look-see.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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