cursory look

Examples (20)

• The doctor only gave the report a cursory look before rushing to the next patient.
• She gave the report a cursory look before the meeting.
• I've only had time for a cursory look at the proposal, but it seems promising.
• A cursory look at the document revealed several typos.
• He took a cursory look around the messy room and decided to clean it later.
• He took a cursory look at the map and headed out.
• A cursory look at the engine didn't reveal any obvious problems.
• Despite his cursory look, he managed to grasp the main points.
• Even a cursory look at the first page showed several spelling mistakes.
• The inspector's cursory look missed the crucial detail.
• The security guard gave my bag a cursory look and waved me through.
• If you only give it a cursory look, you might misunderstand.
• She had only given the chapter a cursory look, so she wasn't prepared for the quiz.
• She offered a cursory look at the proposals, not truly engaging.
• The lawyer's cursory look at the contract was not enough to spot the hidden clause.
• The manager's cursory look suggested he was already bored.
• Could you at least give my draft a cursory look before I submit it?
• Taking a cursory look at the instructions, he started assembling the furniture.
• I'll take a cursory look through the files tomorrow morning.
• Even a cursory look at the data shows a clear trend.