going-over
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Sunderland improved a lot as their game went on against Everton, but they got a real good going-over in the early stages.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2025
We will give it a closer going-over, however, to ensure it’s a timely topic and isn’t easily mistaken for a way to drum up business.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 22, 2023
The pact, which has been submitted to Congress for review, will get a thorough going-over by lawmakers in the coming months.
From Washington Times ● May 23, 2015
Sharon is practical though, maybe she wanted to give the books a quick going-over and squirt some bleach in the gents before swanning down the aisle.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 27, 2013
At the second going-over in her presence the topic was better shaken down, was in a more solidified form for her notebook.
From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Holman Day
And one of the most thorough goings-over Ms. Lam gives is to the singular steak and how to perfectly prepare one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
After several goings-over, he looks like a half-eaten eccles cake.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 11, 2012
