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proofread

[proof-reed] / ˈprufˌrid /


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It’s a clear no, with the only exceptions being when editors use A.I. to proofread their writing or translate foreign-language entries.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Kaspar did a Q&A for the Sophia’s Cure YouTube channel from the Gaynors’ dining room and proofread posts Vincent wrote for the charity’s website.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

It was so terribly boring that even I could not proofread it without falling asleep.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025

“I appreciate your note and only wish someone had proofread it first,” he added.

From Washington Times • Nov. 4, 2023

There were so many mistakes most of the contestants didn’t know what it meant, what they were supposed to do, or why the judges hadn’t proofread their paragraph before passing it around.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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