read into

phrasal verb

read into; reading into; reads into
: to think of (something, such as a comment or situation) as having a meaning or importance that does not seem likely or reasonable
You're reading too much into her remarks.

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Plus, this figure can also give investors a read into how BlackRock is managing its expenses. Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025 Minimizing distractions, setting a specific reading goal or joining a book club can help integrate reading into your routine. Nadia Lopez, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025 What, if anything, should officials in Tokyo read into what could easily be seen as a major snub? William Pesek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Formal reading into the congressional record of the resignation by Matt Gaetz from the U.S. House of Representatives and the 119th Congress was done Friday ahead of U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson winning the speakership. Steve Wilson | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for read into 

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“Read into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20into. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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