scope out
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Dig through that stack of mail on your counter for circulars and search your email inbox for any grocery-store brand names to scope out advertised deals.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
When the Myerses scope out a house, they start by checking the fundamental structural and mechanical integrity of the house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 10, 2025
Then parliament appoints an "informateur" to scope out the possible contours of a coalition agreement.
From Barron's • Oct. 29, 2025
In trying to protect their privacy, the Murdochs have had their security team scope out which entrance of the courthouse has the fewest reporters waiting outside.
From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024
My mom and Charlie scope out the scene.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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