as in to look over
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That enabled him to look over the shoulder of Chapek and render judgment when decisions went sideways.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026 -
Similarly, there are tools that can look over a biopsy and assist a pathologist in determining how aggressive of a cancer a patient has.—
Emily Brindley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hunters exploring in a remote section of the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest stumbled onto a body in the dark, according to investigators in western North Carolina.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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For those looking to get out and explore the region, the Reykjanes Peninsula has a lot to offer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Refreshed from your soak, drive 45 minutes into Reykjavík and browse the town.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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Head to Amazon to browse even more stylish spring fashion arrivals before word gets out.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Astros awarded it to prospect Brice Matthews, who compiled a strong spring and, after primarily playing second base last season, expanded his defensive versatility to include center field and left field in camp.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hawks prospects Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert are expected to debut on the team’s upcoming road trip, which starts at the New York Islanders on March 24.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Visit the city's website for a full run down of what's changed for Wauwatosa's yard waste schedule, or to request an official city cart.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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That may not be enough, with the approach of peak summer energy demand — driven by travel, agriculture and freight needs — especially as emergency oil stockpiles run down, said Duttatreya Das of the think tank Ember.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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His administration has meanwhile begun probing federal programs for fraud — work that could lay the groundwork for deeper cuts.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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That evidence may soon be on the way, as a growing fleet of robotic missions are set to explore regions of the moon beyond the Apollo landing sites with instruments designed to probe its interior in greater detail.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Glance (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance%20%28over%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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