look-see
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of look-see
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Hosoda’s “Mirai” was an Oscar nominee, and this one will get an awards look-see.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2021
The 155-page transcript of You’s detention hearing provides a rare look-see inside federal prosecutors’ brief cases.
From Washington Times • Dec. 23, 2019
We can also imagine how it looks because the Holy See press office invited reporters into the Sistine Chapel for a look-see right before the conclave.
From New York Times • Dec. 20, 2019
Reader, do yourself a favor: Take a look-see at members of the House Republican Conference.
From Slate • Mar. 14, 2018
“You wanna get closer? Okay, let’s get closer. Let’s have us a little look-see, boy.”
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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