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Examples
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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
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Quental watched her fingers at her breast, seemingly amused by the quick checkover.
River Of Desire Taylor, Abra 1982
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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
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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
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He said a trip to the shop for a $100 checkover may save money in the long run.
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When my horses get their vaccinations, the vet gives them a checkover.
TheHorse.com News 2009
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When my horses get their vaccinations, the vet gives them a checkover.
TheHorse.com News 2009
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