How to Use reading in a Sentence

reading

noun

• He needs help in reading.
• He has done a lot of reading on this subject.
• The teacher gave us a list of books for further reading on the subject.
• The reading for today is about human cloning.
• The family attended the reading of her will.
• The speech ended with a reading from his latest novel.
• The pastor selected a reading for tonight's service.
• After several readings, I finally understood the meaning of the poem.
• Moby-Dick is required reading for any scholar of 19th-century American literature.
• The prince was expected to give a reading at the event.
  — Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2024
• State reading scores jumped 18% over the same time frame, while math scores rose 9%.
  — Elaine Quijano, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2024
• The reading was more of a house show in more of an uncovered garage.
  — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
• By the time the reading was over, some sniffles could be heard from the public section of the courtroom.
  — Brian Michael, NBC News, 16 June 2023
• As a fellow writer, I was impressed by the depth and breadth of his reading.
  — Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2024
• The scene turns out to be a book reading, where avid fans demand to know when the next installment is due.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
• On state tests, more than half of K-12 students don’t meet standards in math and reading.
  — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2024
• Follow along with the reading schedule at OprahDaily.com.
  — Andrew Ridker, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2023
• Pop-up productions and theater readings could be held in the space, as well.
  — Mary Colurso | [e-mail], al, 1 June 2023
• Children played between the rows of seats, as blessings and Torah readings stretched on for four hours.
  — Sophie Neiman, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Sep. 2023
• That’s likely the warmest Jan. 31 on record in the state, though not the warmest reading statewide in January.
  — Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 31 Jan. 2024
• During the Mass, eight candles were lit — each preceded by the reading of a name and the ringing of bells.
  — Isabella Volmert, Dallas News, 16 May 2023
• Print it from home or stop by any San Diego Public Library to pick up a reading log.
  — Laura Groch, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2023
• The next day, the teacher was removed and a substitute took over the reading class, according to the district.
  — Timothy Bella, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2023
• Burleson took Jeffery aside after the race to do the official reading.
  — Corey Buhay, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
• The last reading on the Fed’s preferred core inflation measure showed prices rose 3.9% in the 12 months through August.
  — Craig Torres, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2023
• Uncover your Newsprint: Find out what your 2023 reading says about you.
  — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
• By grade three, both math and reading skills were notably higher in those who were enrolled in the full-day programs.
  — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 11 Dec. 2023
• Soon, the scores began to decline, and there was no longer a system in place that checked schools’ fidelity to the teaching of reading.
  — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2024
• Howery’s line readings sound improvised, and that’s a good thing.
  — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Nov. 2023
• Essential reading: Beans are good for the planet, for you and for your dinner table.
  — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 19 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024