look-in
Americannoun
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a brief glance.
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a short visit.
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Football. a quick pass play in which the ball is thrown to a receiver running a short diagonal pattern across the center of the field.
noun
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a chance to be chosen, participate, etc
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a short visit
verb
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of look-in
First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase look in
Example Sentences
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Players who didn't have much of a look-in before, such as Auston Trusty, Callum Osmand and Johnny Kenny, were given a chance.
From BBC
Artists hail from various ethnic groups and Nigeria's huge diaspora gets a look-in as well.
From BBC
Yormark said he pushed for a look-in on the new CFP deal after the 2027 season, where adjustments could be made to the CFP financial agreement.
From Seattle Times
However, he barely got a look-in from there as O'Sullivan won the final three frames, helped by visits of 98 and 129.
From BBC
Plenty of actresses on the come-up might have chosen a walk around these streets — and maybe a look-in at a few of the fashion flagships — as an afternoon activity.
From New York Times
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