as in to read
to go over and mentally take in the content of
perused the manuscript, checking for grammatical errors
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These are curated from the titles that were most frequently picked up in the Criterion Closet, that magical room full of the company’s releases that visiting filmmakers and luminaries are invited to peruse and pillage.
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Hogan’s team of researchers – who also study other species and parts of the Mekong’s environment – have kept an eye out for the giant salmon carp, perusing fish markets and doing outreach programs with local fishermen.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Pre-baby, the star was often seen perusing on an island in a bikini with her stunning figure.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
These days, the sales start as early as October sometimes and will continue to trickle in until the main event on November 29, giving you ample time to start perusing the discounts and get a head start on your gift list.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Hogan’s team of researchers – who also study other species and parts of the Mekong’s environment – have kept an eye out for the giant salmon carp, perusing fish markets and doing outreach programs with local fishermen.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Pre-baby, the star was often seen perusing on an island in a bikini with her stunning figure.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Oct. 2024
These days, the sales start as early as October sometimes and will continue to trickle in until the main event on November 29, giving you ample time to start perusing the discounts and get a head start on your gift list.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Peruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peruse. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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