pore over
Example Sentences
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Agents from military intelligence and Shin Bet, Israel’s internal security service, pore over militants’ videos posted on social media, these officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Darren England then had to pore over the most significant domestic VAR decision since its inception in 2019 before sending referee Chris Kavanagh to the screen.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
Month after month, staffers have to pore over microscopic changes to SSI beneficiaries’ living arrangements and family members’ incomes and assets.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
They meticulously pore over every detail, these ski technicians — commonly referred to as ski techs — whose work is graded in milliseconds.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
I hurried every day after school to my desk to pore over my rocket book.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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