close reading

Example Sentences

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But a few sharp traders who bet on an anti-cartel ground operation ended up winning, thanks to a close reading of Polymarket’s rules.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

UC Davis law professor Aaron Tang says understanding the Supreme Court’s order calls for a close reading of the statewide injunction handed down by U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

A close reading reveals that the song is, in fact, a major bummer.

From Salon • Dec. 31, 2025

Don’t miss Slate copy chief Sarah Rutledge’s close reading of the use of punctuation in Taylor Swift’s new album title—it’s lowkey poetry in itself.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2024

A close reading of the article, however, dispels this impression.

From John Dewey's logical theory by Howard, Delton Thomas