long look

noun

: an act of looking at someone or something for a long time
She gave him a long look.

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And the Marlins want a long look at right-hander Connor Gillespie after claiming him off waivers from Atlanta recently, months after the Guardians designated him for assignment. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025 After giving it a good, long look, then-coach Jim Montgomery finally switched it up, putting Lindholm with Brad Marchand, playing in a more defensive role. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 3 Feb. 2025 On the other side of the spectrum, Michigan got a good, long look at freshman running back Jordan Marshall, who was the ReliaQuest Bowl MVP with 100 yards on 23 carries. Austin Meek, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025 Given their geography, the Cougars should take a long look at the biggest brains in the Big Sky. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long look 

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“Long look.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20look. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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