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
This meant shoppers had to scope out two sections of the store to outfit their rooms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
Then parliament appoints an "informateur" to scope out the possible contours of a coalition agreement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2025
Investors come to scope out films and filmmakers look to raise money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2025
“I’m going to scope out the area. Make sure it’s safe.”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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