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reading

[ree-ding] / ˈri dɪŋ /


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People are generally much better at reading words than naming ink colors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

While Constance never shows for the reading, her presence is still felt, often hovering or circling around the table with movements designed to interpret the tone of the reading.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead, they increasingly defaulted to reading the words themselves.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“You Must Be Here for the Reading,” running through June 20 at North Hollywood’s After Hours Theatre, is part theatrical and dance performance, part tarot reading and part cocktail hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

My Bible was in its pouch on my back where it remained except when I was reading it.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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