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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For this story, ProPublica spoke with scores of current and former officials throughout the year and read through government memos, cables and emails, many of which have not been reported previously. Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025 Simply use the defrost setting on your microwave, reading through your manufacturer's instructions before starting to adjust based on the weight of the bird. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025 Below are several books that staffers at Bon Appétit recommend for anybody who has read through Salt Fat Acid Heat and is looking for more resources to grow as a home cook. Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025 Pence is one of the potential witnesses that people will be reading through the report to see whether there's anything more from him about his dealings with Trump late in their joint administration. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 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 19 Feb. 2025.

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