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
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
Visitors pose for pictures in a tunnel formed by dozens of Louis Vuitton trunks and peruse archival handbags, perfumes and runway collections.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
The land surrounding Frankenstein’s castle is a joy to peruse, as spooky imagery is used to hint at something more mystical.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025
“Sheriff Snyder, I must confess, this is the first time I’ve seen such a headline. Might I borrow your newssheet to peruse the story at my leisure?”
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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Romeo and Juliet
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