once-over
Example Sentences
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But once a module is shipped to a site, local inspectors will often do their own once-over.
From Los Angeles Times
Door gave him a once-over and stepped back.
From Literature
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She peeked inside and gave him a once-over.
From Literature
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The morning of The Big Prep Day, I start by giving everything a proper once-over: counters cleared, knives sharp, music queued, coffee poured.
From Salon
She gave me and my finery the once-over.
From Literature
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