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 nodded, and while Nan went up to the register, I went back to perusing.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry