perusing

Example Sentences

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It's a story I first stumbled on almost a decade ago while perusing the newspaper archives – and the more I dug, the more I discovered.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

Young men and women mingled freely, perusing works of contemporary art and design objects while a band played live music in the background.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

So next time you’re in the herb aisle, perusing the verdant options, bypass the usual suspects.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025

For the “Survivor” host and executive producer, a perfect day includes playing tennis, perusing the vinyls at Freakbeat Records and finding small ways to connect with his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

I know I shouldn’t snoop, but curiosity quickly overrides my conscience as it often does—snoop-control issues—and I’m bending down and randomly perusing some of the papers on the floor: mostly old letters.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson