peruse
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But the only architectural feats eliciting "oohs" and "aahs" this autumn morning are of the sponge variety, as enthusiasts peruse the gravity-defying gateaux from the city's gourmands.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
If I’m traveling and visiting family, I’ll peruse their library and borrow something that seems interesting.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026
Then there is the bewildering volume of files now available for the conspiracy-minded to peruse in search of clues and secret codes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
In 2020, a house hunter in Boise, Ida., could peruse over 20 properties for sale before encountering one listed for $1 million or more.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
“There. If you can find your name on that list, you are welcome to peruse the stacks at your leisure.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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Romeo and Juliet
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The Hunger Games
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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