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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Glenn skated off to a standing ovation, then broke down in tears along with her coach, Damon Allen, when her huge score was read over the arena loudspeakers.
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Dave Skretta, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Glenn skated off to a standing ovation, then broke down in tears along with her coach, Damon Allen, when her huge score was read over the arena loudspeakers.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead of specific titles, the author suggests categories of books for gardeners to read over the holidays.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Teen and tween viewers who prefer a great read over watching a movie adaptation will be pleased to know that this series continues to deliver onscreen.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
Any petty rivalries were put aside, and in the true sense of the actor’s code, offers came to help each other read over the piece.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
For example, an environmental inspector created a GPT that could read over 700 pages of code documents in seconds.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
There were countless librarians who helped shape my love of reading over the years.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The menu reads over $10, but that includes fries.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
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Dave Skretta, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
Glenn skated off to a standing ovation, then broke down in tears along with her coach, Damon Allen, when her huge score was read over the arena loudspeakers.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Instead of specific titles, the author suggests categories of books for gardeners to read over the holidays.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Teen and tween viewers who prefer a great read over watching a movie adaptation will be pleased to know that this series continues to deliver onscreen.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 8 Dec. 2025
Any petty rivalries were put aside, and in the true sense of the actor’s code, offers came to help each other read over the piece.
—Jay Glennie, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
For example, an environmental inspector created a GPT that could read over 700 pages of code documents in seconds.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
There were countless librarians who helped shape my love of reading over the years.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The menu reads over $10, but that includes fries.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Read over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/read%20over. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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