read over
phrasal verb
read over; reading over; reads over
: to read (something) from beginning to end especially to look for mistakes or check details
He read over the contract carefully.
Examples of read over in a Sentence
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Both Rashford and Asensio are in their honeymoon period, with their names cheered the loudest when read over the PA system and each time the ball is at their feet — particularly Rashford — there is an audible sense of anticipation.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Getz, a Michigan graduate, and other members of the front office read over the responses.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Well, that made for some interesting reading over breakfast.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The first flashpoint came moments before kick-off, when the players’ names were read over the public address system.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The bill, according to a Statesman article, would require the entire Bible to be read over a 10-year period.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
As of Wednesday afternoon, the air quality index read over 280, with 150 and above considered unhealthy.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Our in-car chefs danced up and down the aisle to holiday music, acting out scenes from The Polar Express as clips were read over the speaker.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
Looking for something to read over the Christmas holiday that can broaden your horizons?
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Getz, a Michigan graduate, and other members of the front office read over the responses.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Well, that made for some interesting reading over breakfast.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
The first flashpoint came moments before kick-off, when the players’ names were read over the public address system.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
The bill, according to a Statesman article, would require the entire Bible to be read over a 10-year period.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
As of Wednesday afternoon, the air quality index read over 280, with 150 and above considered unhealthy.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Our in-car chefs danced up and down the aisle to holiday music, acting out scenes from The Polar Express as clips were read over the speaker.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
Looking for something to read over the Christmas holiday that can broaden your horizons?
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Read over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20over. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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