close reading
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Prof McCrudden disagrees and said a close reading of the judgement allows for a wider range of cases.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
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
It does mean, however, that sometimes the practice should be tolerated, and that close reading should be required at the proper time and in the proper way.
From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 10 The Guide by Sylvester, Charles Herbert