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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My read into it was that they weren’t really given space to compose, even in the BBC where Delia tried to get jobs.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
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
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“Read into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20into. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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