see over

verb

saw over; seen over; seeing over; sees over
British
: to walk around and examine (a place) carefully
They went to see the house over.

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Of the 69 rabid bats recorded this year, 68% were found in the Santa Clarita Valley, consistent with trends seen over the last decade, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 The Jets’ 1-2 record has overshadowed something their fans have rarely seen over the past decade, a productive offense. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026 Thailand saw over 2,000 factory closures in 2024 owing to an influx of cheap Chinese steel and other goods, while Indonesian textile manufacturers struggled to stay competitive, according to the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Shay Wester. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Howell won the role of Carrie White following an extensive search that saw over 1,000 actors read. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see over

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“See over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20over. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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