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

Remember that as you peruse Fortune’s recently published ranking of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” — the magazine’s annual ranking of corporate reputation.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 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

My eyes peruse the bank, but there's nothing.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins