read through

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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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, 11 June 2026 Ahead of the final season, the Game of Thrones cast gathered to read through the series' last episodes, and some actors appeared either distraught or disapproving of how things ended. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026 When using Siri to draft an email or text message, Siri AI is able to read through previous correspondence with the recipient to create an appropriate tone, Sebastien Marineau-Mes, Apple vice president of software engineering, said during the presentation. Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 June 2026 The hope is sparking children’s love for reading through nonfiction and quick lit (also known as early chapter books). Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026 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 15 Jun. 2026.

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