look-see
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of look-see
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
Television and newspaper executives, in town for a look-see, sat down to steaks at downtown chophouses while rookie embed reporters drank at the Mexican dive El Bait Shop.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2020
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 wave to Officer Jameson as he steps back in the car after taking a look-see around the property.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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