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see over

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verb

  1. (intr, preposition) to inspect by making a tour of

    she said she'd like to see over the house

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"We'll see over the next few hours and days whether progress can be made," said Rubio.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

Darsana Capital Partners is likely to see over $10 billion in paper gains from SpaceX’s planned initial public offering, assuming it debuts at the value many expect.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 18, 2026

Ryan pointed out that crypto trading volumes total over $7 trillion a month, while U.S. equities see over $10 trillion in volume a month.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 20, 2025

State Emergency Service volunteers and school staff have been walking through buildings and "mapping all coloured sand they see" over the weekend, she added.

From BBC ● Nov. 16, 2025

She’s propped up on the gingham-covered foam wedge she uses to see over the steering wheel, pale, polka-dotted little hands perfectly positioned at ten and two.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone

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