perusal
Example Sentences
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Some of Therrien’s keystones hang at eye level on the wall, inviting close perusal.
From Los Angeles Times
Thankfully, “The Library of Lost Maps” collects and presents some of the great maps of the past for leisurely perusal.
The composition portrays her alert perusal of a text connected to the public world of action, and him relaxing with a text connected to a contemplative interior life.
From Los Angeles Times
But a quick perusal shows that most of these are simple, familiar chemicals that are allowed for very specific reasons, like hydrogen peroxide and rubbing alcohol as disinfectants for equipment.
From Salon
If you miss the free bacon, Easy Street has its own attached cafe where you can grab breakfast burritos, sandwiches, burgers and other tasty bites to fuel your perusal.
From Seattle Times
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