read through

phrasal verb

read through; reading through; reads through
: to read (something) from beginning to end especially to look for mistakes or check details
Remember to read through your essay before you hand it in.
He read the instructions through twice before he tried to assemble the bicycle.

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The 49-year-old actor, who portrays Jim Hopper in the beloved Netflix show, told host Josh Horowitz and the event crowd that the cast recently read through the final episode of season 5. Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Keep in mind that these are just summaries—for specifics and other details, be sure to read through the proposal language on your specific ballot. Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Sitting together in a restaurant, Ivana reads through the paperwork carefully, much to Cohn’s chagrin. Mike Miller, EW.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Whatever the case, carefully read through the instructions, generally available on the brand's website. Gabrielle Kassel, Allure, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for read through 

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“Read through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20through. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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