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  • While Squib gave the Iron Dragon a brief checkover, Gilbenstock stripped off his earmuffs, goggles, and gloves, then set off on rubbery legs to examine the area.

    The Dragons of Krynn Weis, Margaret 1994

  • Quental watched her fingers at her breast, seemingly amused by the quick checkover.

    River Of Desire Taylor, Abra 1982

  • Only one man in Bootstrap showed up with radiation burns, and he hadn't offered himself for checkover at the hospital.

    Space Platform Leinster, Murray, 1896- 1953

  • Initially he was a bit shocked but I gave him a checkover and tried to avoid any further injuries and after the initial shock he seemed fine so we carried on for another couple of hours.

    Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011

  • He said a trip to the shop for a $100 checkover may save money in the long run.

    The Frederick News-Post : Local News 2010

  • When my horses get their vaccinations, the vet gives them a checkover.

    TheHorse.com News 2009

  • When my horses get their vaccinations, the vet gives them a checkover.

    TheHorse.com News 2009

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