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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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take a look
Example Sentences
- ◆Before you throw something away, take a look — you might be surprised what you find.General
- ◆Can you take a look at this for me? Something doesn't seem right.Casual
- ◆Inspectors took a look at the facility following reports of unsafe working conditions.News
- ◆The consultant took a look at the existing processes before recommending any changes.Professional
- ◆The technician took a look at the equipment and identified the fault within minutes.Workplace
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have a look
Example Sentences
- ◆If you're not sure, just have a look and see what you think.General
- ◆Hang on — let me have a look before you do anything else.Casual
- ◆The health inspector had a look at the kitchen and found several violations of food safety codes.News
- ◆The manager had a look at the draft proposal and suggested a few minor adjustments.Professional
- ◆The supervisor had a look at the finished batch and approved it for dispatch.Workplace
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take a closer look
Example Sentences
- ◆Things often look simple from a distance — it's worth taking a closer look before deciding.General
- ◆Take a closer look — there's something written on the back that you missed.Casual
- ◆Investigators took a closer look at the company's financial records after initial anomalies were found.News
- ◆The auditor took a closer look at the figures and discovered a pattern of irregular transactions.Professional
- ◆The quality control officer took a closer look at the batch after a customer complaint was received.Workplace
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check something out
Example Sentences
- ◆If you haven't been to that market yet, you should really check it out — it's worth the trip.General
- ◆Check it out when you get a chance — I think you'll really like it.Casual
- ◆Authorities went to check out reports of suspicious activity near the port late on Tuesday evening.News
- ◆The IT team was asked to check out the system after users reported intermittent access problems.Professional
- ◆Always check out your equipment at the start of the shift to make sure everything is in working order.Workplace
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keep an eye on something
- ◆Keep an eye on how the situation develops before making any decisions.General
- ◆The supervisor asked the senior technician to keep an eye on the new machine during the first week.Workplace