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 • Feb. 14, 2026

Less costly inspections will still have someone under the car doing all the things that many sellers have already done – looking for leaks, inspecting axles and tires, and giving the car a good once-over.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 17, 2024

After 10 minutes I give my work a good once-over.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2022

I take the car in for an oil change, fluids top off, and once-over.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2021

Then she said something to the friend sitting on the other side of her and they both turned to give us the once-over with bored, heavy-lidded eyes.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English