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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Commandment is worth a long look. — Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The projection is tricky because the body type is so unusual, but the movement traits and disruptive flashes are worth a long look. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 That means taking a long look at all of the top guards in this category, which includes UConn’s Mullins. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026 As talented a ballcarrier as anybody in this class, Price will get a long look right away for the Super Bowl champs. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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