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Cursory look in to vs Cursory look into

Both phrases are similar, but the correct one is 'cursory look into.' 'Into' is a preposition that is commonly used after 'look' to indicate the direction or focus of the action.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 768 views

Cursory look in to

This phrase is incorrect. 'In to' should be combined into 'into' to form 'cursory look into.'

The correct phrase is 'cursory look into,' where 'into' is a preposition indicating the direction or focus of the look.
  • And even a cursory look at Ms. DeMarco will show you there is acceptance.
  • I've had a cursory look around and there seems to be a few things missing.
  • But one hypothesis that I think emerges from a cursory look at that data is the idea that polarized societies are far less tolerant of globalization.
  • I was at a drinks party. I had a cursory look around.
  • A cursory look at the map reveals that, in one region, and linked to one another by land, Pakistan, India and China are in possession of nuclear weapons, and soon Korea and Iran will be too.
  • Last time you look in those eyes.
  • He looks in the barn, he looks in the attic, he looks in the cellar, he looks everywhere he would hide.
  • Look in i2010, look in the programmes for research, etc.
  • That way, you can look in on him yourself.
  • We used to look in that mirror.
  • Look in the parlor when you're done.
  • I like how she looks in her video.
  • Now... look in the beam of light.
  • He had this weird look in his eyes too.
  • 5 tomans to look in your pockets.
  • I think I'll have a look in that purse.
  • Just look in the mirror, major.
  • Look in my eyes, Harry Doolin.
  • He wants us to look in the trunk.
  • I've seen men in war with that look in their eyes.

Alternatives:

  • quick glance into
  • brief examination of
  • superficial look into
  • casual observation of
  • hasty peek into

Cursory look into

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

'Cursory look into' is the correct phrase to use when describing a quick or superficial examination or observation.
  • And even a cursory look at Ms. DeMarco will show you there is acceptance.
  • I've had a cursory look around and there seems to be a few things missing.
  • But one hypothesis that I think emerges from a cursory look at that data is the idea that polarized societies are far less tolerant of globalization.
  • I was at a drinks party. I had a cursory look around.
  • A cursory look at the map reveals that, in one region, and linked to one another by land, Pakistan, India and China are in possession of nuclear weapons, and soon Korea and Iran will be too.
  • Agent Benford look into them a while back.
  • You never look into developing demand.
  • Look into your crystal ball here.
  • Yet another disturbing look into his world.
  • Had my contacts look into Otto Delaney.
  • I've asked Johnson to look into some of these expenditures.
  • I was asked to look into this case.
  • Varlam will look into it and report to me.
  • It would be interesting to look into their brains.
  • No one looks into the other'sheart.
  • The lumber company asked the Federal Forest Service to look into it.
  • Look into your heart, Francis.
  • Constable, maybe you ought to look into this.
  • We can look into each other's eyes... and actually see personal transformation happening.
  • If you ever doubt yourself, just look into her eyes.

Alternatives:

  • quick glance into
  • brief examination of
  • superficial look into
  • casual observation of
  • hasty peek into

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