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as in to scan
to go over and mentally take in the content of
he always reads the newspaper in the morning as he eats breakfast
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2
as in to predict
to tell of or describe beforehand
the psychic claimed to be able to read his future
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Continue reading for a full review of Palazzo Cordusio, a hotel rich in history and high on design details.
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Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
This is the first exhibition of Rojas' work in the South in almost two decades, a statement from the museum reads.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 21 Sep. 2024
However, issue polling, where public opinion might not be so closely divided, is easier to read.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 10 Sep. 2024
Consider volunteering to help others learn to read.
—Martha Shade, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2024
This is the first exhibition of Rojas' work in the South in almost two decades, a statement from the museum reads.
—Laura Barrero, Axios, 21 Sep. 2024
However, issue polling, where public opinion might not be so closely divided, is easier to read.
—Christian Paz, Vox, 10 Sep. 2024
Consider volunteering to help others learn to read.
—Martha Shade, CNN, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/read. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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