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close reading

NOUN
textual criticism
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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 when we turn to those, a close reading of Radan shows him arguing against himself, in all but the narrowest sense.

From Salon Dec. 16, 2023

His best points do not follow from his jejune critical principles, but from close reading that forces him at times to admit that he is interested even while he carps and cavils.

From Critical Remarks on Sir Charles Grandison, Clarissa, and Pamela (1754) by Anonymous




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