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perusing

verb

present participle of peruse

as in reading

to go over and mentally take in the content of perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors

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Recent Examples of perusing Charmain Ware-Jason of Murphy’s and Sug After Dark Entering VinoTeca on a recent Wednesday evening felt more akin to mingling at a dinner party than perusing a wine shop. — Lia Picard, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026 But few were perusing Skims’ wares, as everyone gathered near the entrance around a larger-than-life faux marble sculpture modeled after Greek statuary. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Start by perusing the retailer's selection of plaid pieces, a must-have for a complete fall wardrobe. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 Weekends at the shop are busy, bustling with customers perusing cases of vintage jewelry and exploring showrooms of furniture. — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 Get a head start on fall thrifting by perusing shelves for these items. — Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026 At a Target in Falls Church, Virginia, Sam Fowler and his fiancée, Lindsay Nesmith, were perusing the display of noodles, including Buldak spicy ramen. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Its under-the-radar outlet section is especially worth perusing, with savings on new furniture including accent chairs, sectionals, storage ottomans, and table sets. — Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 There will be food and beverages for attendees to munch on and sip while perusing the art vendors. — Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 31 July 2026

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Continue reading … FUGITIVE DELIVERED — FBI brings back suspect accused of stealing $600K in federal food stamp benefits.

— , FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The poetry world in the city is multifarious and energetic, with waves of practitioners reading, listening to, and publishing one another.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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