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
Etymology
Origin of look-in
First recorded in 1840–50; noun use of verb phrase look in
Example Sentences
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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 ● Jun. 28, 2023
There isn’t a limit on how long each look-in can last.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
"But I think what's getting lost is that there are people who are going to be part of this who don't normally get a look-in."
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2021
So expect some lesser-spotted faces to get a look-in today.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 11, 2019
Nobody's got a look-in with the labor fakirs unless they've got enough money to pay initiation fees.
From Comrade Yetta by Albert Edwards
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