scan around
Frequency: 6.25.9 per million words
To look in all directions in an area.
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Examples (10)
- The detective scanned around the room for clues.
- She nervously scanned around the crowded station, looking for her friend.
- Before crossing the street, always scan around for oncoming traffic.
- He paused at the summit to scan around at the breathtaking landscape.
- The security guard was constantly scanning around the perimeter.
- As soon as I entered the hall, my eyes began to scan around for familiar faces.
- You should always scan around for potential hazards when working on a construction site.
- After the sudden noise, everyone began to scan around nervously.
- The bird perched high on the branch, scanning around for prey.
- We need to scan around the market for new opportunities.