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  • present participle of read.
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reading

[ree-ding] / ˈri dɪŋ /


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The new scientific study, by Jorge Avaria-Llautureo of the University of Reading and other researchers, maps the geographic origins of our primate ancestors and the historical climate at those locations.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

"While that sounds like a good thing, for Central America that leads to a lot less rainfall and potentially drought conditions," said Liz Stephens, professor of climate risk and resilience at the University of Reading.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

They met the queen two years ago when Oldman performed at a Shakespeare celebration for the Queen’s Reading Room charity.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Reading it, I was more than grateful for the ticket I had drawn in the parent lottery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Alex had checked them out and strapped one onto his back when they were still over Reading.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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