peruse
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But the only architectural feats eliciting "oohs" and "aahs" this autumn morning are of the sponge variety, as enthusiasts peruse the gravity-defying gateaux from the city's gourmands.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
In 2020, a house hunter in Boise, Ida., could peruse over 20 properties for sale before encountering one listed for $1 million or more.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
It is increasingly becoming a social network, where users go to peruse work by multiple authors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
One thing that makes cryptocurrency so different is that because it is on the blockchain, the transaction list is accessible to anyone who knows how to peruse it.
From Slate • Mar. 28, 2025
“Sheriff Snyder, I must confess, this is the first time I’ve seen such a headline. Might I borrow your newssheet to peruse the story at my leisure?”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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Romeo and Juliet
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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