proofread

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It’s a clear no, with the only exceptions being when editors use A.I. to proofread their writing or translate foreign-language entries.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“It seemed like his vision of the future of rulemaking at DOT is that our jobs would be to proofread this machine product,” one employee said.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2026

It was so terribly boring that even I could not proofread it without falling asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

“I appreciate your note and only wish someone had proofread it first,” he added.

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2023

And then there’s Blue, with his perfect grammar, who has no freaking clue how many times I proofread every email I send to him.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli