once-over
Example Sentences
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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 • Sep. 9, 2025
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
After tidying up the room and doing a final once-over, the 52-year-old was done chit-chatting and impatient to start his day, collecting recyclables.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2022
The minute he steps inside the facility, the guard by the door gives him a once-over before pointing toward an area marked visitors.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
