close reading

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Prof McCrudden disagrees and said a close reading of the judgement allows for a wider range of cases.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But a few sharp traders who bet on an anti-cartel ground operation ended up winning, thanks to a close reading of Polymarket’s rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

UC Davis law professor Aaron Tang says understanding the Supreme Court’s order calls for a close reading of the statewide injunction handed down by U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

But a close reading of the transcript of that press conference reveals why Putin believes this.

From Slate • Aug. 22, 2025

As an example of selections worthy of close reading, take the speech of Cæsar as given on page 153, beginning, “I could be well mov’d, if I were as you.”

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert