Phrasal Verb - Looking in (phrasal verb)
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.Definition
To search or examine something carefully and thoroughly, often with the intention of finding something specific. This phrasal verb can also mean to consider or take something into account.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | Can I look in your bag to check if you have any banned items? |
| 2 | The detective spent hours looking in old records to find the missing evidence. |
| 3 | Let's look in the attic for any hidden treasures. |
| 4 | I'll need to look in the company's financial statements before making an offer. |
| 5 | The teacher looked in the students' papers to check their work. |
| 6 | We should look in on our elderly neighbors more often. |
| 7 | The boss asked me to look in on the project progress. |
| 8 | Looking in on the situation, I believe we have a good chance of success. |
| 9 | The chef looks in the spice rack before deciding which seasoning to use. |
| 10 | Please look in the mirror and repeat the affirmation after me. |