perusing

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With no formal engineering background, Richardson began collecting information online, perusing old manuals, learning through trial and error.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

It included learning how to speed up tasks like perusing Glassdoor, where people post about their jobs, and suggested the best AI tool for each purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

One woman perusing the flowers outside the Bondi Pavilion on Sunday admits she is too scared to do that.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2025

So next time you’re in the herb aisle, perusing the verdant options, bypass the usual suspects.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025

She moved on to perusing the rest of the image.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir